Staff Specialist - General Pathologist (526325)

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

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 29 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 29 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

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

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service (NTPS) provides Pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the Northern regions of Tasmania. We are the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. NTPS aims to deliver a high-quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests. The team at NTPS comprises a large team involving multi-disciplinary scientists, technicians, non-technical staff and Pathologists.

The Team

Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service (NTPS) provides Pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the Northern regions of Tasmania. We are the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. NTPS aims to deliver a high-quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests. The team at NTPS comprises a large team involving multi-disciplinary scientists, technicians, non-technical staff and Pathologists.

The Role

- Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is located in the vibrant regional city of Launceston, LGH is the major referral hospital for Northern Tasmania,



offering a high-quality clinical environment combined with an excellent lifestyle, including access to natural landscapes, food culture, and short commutes.
- Work–life balance: 0.8 FTE position providing flexibility, allowing a balanced professional and personal lifestyle in a supportive regional setting.
- Diverse and rewarding case mix: Opportunity to practice broad general pathology with exposure to a wide range of cases in a well-respected regional tertiary referral centre.
- Professional development: Access to continuing professional development, academic opportunities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative and collegial department with robust links across Tasmanian Health Service and opportunities for innovation and service improvement.

Please refer to the promotional video in the link below to have a better understanding of our Pathology service.

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

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time and casual vacancies.

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 3 as 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.
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📌 Staff Specialist (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Launceston