Deputy Executive Director of Medical Services

$222,789-$319,701 PA + 12% Super + benefits = TRP

TheLauncestonGeneralHospitalisanaccredited450 bedteachinghospitaland is the major referral hospital for Tasmania’s North and North-West. The hospital provides emergency and acute care, specialist services, inpatient and ambulatory care to Launceston and surrounding areas.LauncestonGeneralHospitalisthelargest employer in the region with around 2,300 staff.

Itprovidesqualityservicesinacultureofrespectandtrustandhighlevelsofprofessionalismwithafocuson performance and achieving results.Thehospitalfocusesonteamworkwithinthehospitalandwithcommunityproviders.

ThehospitalhasacloseworkingpartnershipwiththeUniversityofTasmaniaandworkswithmanyuniversities to provide clinical practice experience for students within different areas of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Allied Health and Pharmacy.

TheCliffordCraigFoundationisthecommunityarmofthehospital.Itaimstoimprovethe health of the community through the provision of funding for innovative medical research, education of health professions, funding of medical equipment and patient facilities within the hospital. Its medical research program provides significant benefits for the people of the region.

Mostimportantly,alldonationsarespentinNorthernTasmaniaandusedtoprovidedoctors,nursesandother health professionals with unique medical research opportunities they would find difficult to get at other regional hospitals. This gives the Launceston General Hospital a competitive edge to attract and retain skilled medical professionals to live and work in the Northern region of Tasmania.

TheTasmanianDepartmentofHealthhassupportedtheimplementationoftheStuderProgramatLaunceston General Hospital which commenced in October 2022.This program comprises nine key principles:

- CommittoExcellence
- Measuretheimportantthings
- Buildaculturearoundservice
- Developleaderstodeveloppeople
- Focusonemployeeengagement
- Buildindividualaccountability
- AlignValueswithgoalsandaccountability
- Communicateatalllevels
- Recogniseandrewardsuccess

The Department of Health

The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial. The Department seeks to provide an environment that supports safe work practices, diversity and respect, employment opportunities and ongoing learning and development. The Department values the diverse backgrounds, skills and contributions of all employees and treats them and members of the community with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying in the workplace. All employees must uphold the State’s Service Principles and Code of Conduct which are found in the State Service Act 2000. The Department supports the Consumer and Community Engagement Principles.

Mission and Values: Values

- Tobecaring
- Toberespectful
- Tobecompassionate
- Tobepersonandfamilycentred

Mission

- Improvedconsumerexperienceandhealthoutcomes
- Secure, compassionate and evidenced-based care, which is centred on the needs of consumers, andprovided in partnership with them.
- Connectedandcoordinatedservices
- Right care, right place, right time, with seamless, timely and smooth connections for people moving between care settings
- Efficientandsustainableservices




- Evidence-based health care and services provided in the most appropriate setting to deliver the best consumer outcomes and value to the Tasmanian community
- Strongpartnershipswithconsumersandthecommunity
- Informedandempoweredconsumersandcommunity,activelyparticipatinginhealthserviceplanning, design, delivery, evaluation and improvement
- Improvedhealthandwellbeing
- Informed, involved consumers, supported to self-manage and be partners in improving their healthoutcomes

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a two-year period.*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

The successful candidate must be experienced and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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 Practitioners

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 -$319,701 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 2025

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 ofa fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata
- Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%




- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- 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 just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Possesses or working toward fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
- Current Driver’s Licence

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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The Department of Health (DoH) delivers services that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of every Tasmanian.

We oversee a wide range of services and systems that meet the diverse needs of the public. This includes the Tasmanian Health Service (THS), our service delivery arm, which provides public hospital, medical, community and aged care, oral health and mental health services.

Working with DoH is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a meaningful place. You’ll help shape the future of healthcare on this beautiful island, while making deep connections with colleagues and community.

The Department of Health (DoH) delivers services that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of every Tasmanian.

We oversee a wide range of services and systems that meet the diverse needs of the public. This includes the Tasmanian Health Service (THS), our service delivery arm, which provides public hospital, medical, community and aged care, oral health and mental health services.

Working with DoH is an prospect to do meaningful work in a meaningful place. You’ll help shape the future of healthcare on this beautiful island, while making deep connections with colleagues and community.

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📌 Deputy Executive Director of Medical Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne