Staff Specialist Microbiologist – Public Hospital Pathology

Location: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Type: Fixed-Term | Part time (up to 22.8 hrs/fortnight) | On-call required

Salary: $222,789 - $319,701 p.a. pro rata + 12% super + extensive benefits

About the Role

Join a leading public pathology service supporting a major regional hospital and Northern Tasmania. Work alongside pathologists, scientists, technicians, and infectious diseases clinicians, providing specialist microbiology advice, diagnostic support, leave coverage, and collaboration with infection prevention and control teams.

Key Requirements:
Clinical microbiology service experience
Bench-level microbiology expertise
Communication of critical microbiology results
Collaboration with Infectious Diseases and Infection Control teams
Teaching and research capability
Robust laboratory safety knowledge

Eligibility
Specialist registration; or
IMG on specialist pathway; or
IMG with recognised overseas specialist qualification and relevant experience
International candidates can be considered.

Benefits
Salary packaging
CPD allowance
Motor vehicle allowance
Private practice options
Relocation assistance
Study leave and professional development support
Fitness and wellbeing benefits

Why Tasmania?





Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, stunning wilderness, world-class food and wine, short commutes, affordable living, and exceptional work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in a regional healthcare setting.

Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire for further information or a Position Description.

This hospital is part of an creative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
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This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife

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