Staff Specialist - Clinical and Laboratory Haematology (529224)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 12 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Thursday 12 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

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

$222,789 to $305,539 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

Permanent part-time Clinical & Laboratory Haematologist role with Northern Cancer Service, Launceston. Provide inpatient/outpatient care, outreach clinics, teaching and research. Collaborative team, strong remuneration package, relocation support, and lifestyle benefits in Tasmania.

Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist– Permanent Part Time position

About the Northern Cancer Service

The Tasmanian Health Service seeks a Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist to join the Northern Cancer Service. The Northern Cancer Service is an integrated cancer service operating across three sites in Northern Tasmania, providing Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology services. The position will be based at the W.P. Holman Clinic in Launceston providing inpatient and outpatient care. It will also provide outreach outpatient services to the North West Cancer Centre in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe.

The Team

You will be joining a team of six other friendly and motivated haematology consultants who exhibit a strong culture of collegiality. You can expect to enjoy a high degree of cooperation and cohesion both within the Northern Cancer Service and more broadly across the hospital's various specialities. The Northern Cancer Service remains focused on our values of integrity, innovation, collaboration and compassion. The Service has a clinical trials and research unit, running a range of phase 2 & 3 trials and a rigorous MDT meeting program. The role includes both clinical and laboratory work in addition to various teaching opportunities through trainee support, post graduate teaching,



and potential involvement with UTAS

The Role:

- Provide a diagnostic and consultative service for inpatients and outpatients in adult haematology at the Northern Cancer Service.
- Contribute to undergraduate teaching and post graduate teaching.
- Undertake quality improvement and research activities.

Tasmania offers a unique blend of professional and personal fulfillment. With pristine wilderness, award-winning culinary experiences, and a vibrant cultural scene, living in Tasmania provides an extraordinary quality of life and affordable real estate. Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors or enjoying local dining and events, Tasmania is the ideal place to pursue an active and enriching lifestyle.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker (with on call) working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join the team.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 and part-time vacancies.

Base salary: In accordance with the current Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025.

- Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $305,539 per annum pro rata.
- 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 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025.
- Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum.




- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum.
- Private Patient Scheme: 35% of base salary.
- On-call allowance (based on 1 in 6): 6.7% of full-time base salary.
- Relocation package and accommodation allowance available.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of haematology or eligible for specialist registration
Applicants should note that 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:

- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.

- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- responsible drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

Thursday 12 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

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📌 Staff Specialist - Clinical and Laboratory Haematology (529224) (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Launceston