Staff Specialist - Cardiothoracic Surgery )

Department of Health. Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth. Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Services. Location: C Block, Lvl 2, RHH. Region: South.

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, 18 August :55 PM.

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement 2025, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11.

Fixed-term, part-time.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Staff Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery on a fixed-term, part time basis.

As the sole provider of public cardiothoracic surgical services in Tasmania, the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) offers a unique breadth of clinical practice and a level of professional responsibility rarely matched elsewhere in Australia.

About the Department

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery currently comprises:

- Three full-time FRACS-qualified Staff Specialists
- One full-time Senior Medical Officer
- One RACS Trainee
- Two Interns
- Dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery Coordinator and administrative support staff

We provide comprehensive statewide services, including:

- Advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures
- Minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery
- Thoracic aortic surgery
- Statewide outpatient and outreach services through face-to-face and telehealth clinics
- Care for patients across regional and remote communities

Collaborative and Innovative Practice

The unit has a strong culture of multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical excellence. Regular multidisciplinary meetings are held with:





- Interventional and General Cardiologists
- Vascular Surgeons
- Intensive Care and Anaesthetic teams

The Role

- Actively pursue improved outcomes for cardiothoracic surgery patients by participating in teaching and research relevant to the field.
- Deliver safe, high-quality cardiothoracic surgical care to adult patients across elective and acute presentations.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, including cardiac surgery case conferences and cross‑specialty planning.
- Support the supervision and development of junior medical staff and surgical trainees.
- Participate in on‑call and after‑hours rostering as required under the Staff Specialist Agreement.

You will need

- Fellowship of Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Full AHPRA Registration as a specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
- Documented evidence of experience in Minimal Access Thoracic Surgery.

Benefits and Allowances

- Salary packaging options including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment per year.
- Motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata.
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata.
- Travel and relocation assistance support is available.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Staff Specialist - Cardiothoracic Surgery (533741) (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
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