Specialist - General Medicine

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist - General Medicine to work for the Department of Health (DoH) across the North West region.

Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the DoH North West, has major sites located approximately 50km apart, the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH). The Department of Health – North West provides both acute and sub-acute general medicine, and a range of medical sub-specialty services including a large outpatient service. The department of Medicine has a team of general medicine physicians across the region currently providing general medicine services.

The physicians have subspecialties/interests in Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Respiratory, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care.

The Department of Medicine holds accreditation with RACP which includes accreditation for basic and advance physician training in general medicine. The NWRH is an accredited site for level 1 basic physician training, and the MCH an accredited secondment site for NWRH physician trainees. Both NWRH and MCH are accredited for advance training in general medicine. In addition, NWRH and MCH have supported RACP with the successful peer reviews of overseas trained physicians (general medicine and various sub-specialties).

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

It’s different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.

Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bush walking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join our team.

* notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1
- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $ 216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
• Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• North West Retention Allowance 20%
• Generous relocation assistance and accommodation available
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for…