Make a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providers!
Work across Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital and Calvary St John's Hospital
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to join the Medical Support team at Calvary Hobart.
Based primarily at Calvary St John's Hospital, with weekend coverage at Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital, the SMO provides onsite and on-call medical care across both hospital sites while supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
Working closely with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), nursing teams and multidisciplinary clinicians, the SMO plays a key role in the management of medical inpatients, emergency responses and clinical governance activities. The position also provides leadership and support to the Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) workforce, including recruitment, roster management, performance reviews and ongoing career development.
Key responsibilities
Providing medical care and clinical support across inpatient and outpatient services
Responding to Medical Emergency Team (MET) calls, Code Blue activations and other emergency responses
Assisting VMOs with ward rounds, treatment planning and patient management
Managing HMO recruitment, rostering, leave approvals and performance reviews
Supporting workforce planning and engagement of agency medical staff where required
Participating in the Medication Safety Committee and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee
Contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality clinical services across both hospital sites
What you bring
General Medical Registration with AHPRA
Extensive clinical experience, including Emergency Medicine and Advanced Life Support




Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of independent clinical judgement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Demonstrated leadership capability and experience supporting junior medical staff
Experience in medical workforce management, recruitment and rostering (desirable)
A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centred care
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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📌 Senior Medical Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Calvary
📍 Hobart