Staff Specialist - General Pathologist (526325)

- Australia, Tas
- Oct 20, 2026

Medicine Part Time - Continuing

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

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 strong 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 advantages like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year.
- Motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata.
- Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%. Subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.
- 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.

📌 Staff Specialist (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston