Director Cardiology – Northern Heart Centre

The Department of Health is seeking a Director to provide executive level leadership across the Northern Heart Centre. The role reports through Hospitals North and is accountable for strategic direction, clinical governance, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

- Lead clinical and administrative functions ensuring safe, high‑quality cardiac care.
- Drive service planning and development aligned with DHHS priorities.
- Build and sustain relationships with clinicians, executive colleagues, and primary care partners for integrated care pathways.
- Provide authoritative clinical governance oversight, including quality improvement, credentialing, and risk management.

Position Details

- Fixed‑term, part‑time day worker (up to 38 hours per fortnight) starting July for three years.
- Full‑time permanent Staff Specialist – Cardiology role also available for relocation candidates.
- Start date: as soon as possible.

Salary & Benefits





- Remuneration in line with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025: $222,789 – $319,701 per annum, pro rata.
- 12% superannuation, salary packaging, professional development allowance.
- Vehicle allowance, relocation support, management allowance up to 10%, private practice scheme options.
- Leave entitlements, fitness passport access, and other employer benefits.

Eligibility

- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Cardiology.
- Specialist registration held, or
- Registered medical practitioner on the specialist pathway as IMG, or with recognised overseas specialist qualification.

Equal Employment Prospect

We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+ communities and people living with disabilities.

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📌 Director Northern Heart Centre (534006) (Australia)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Australia