The Team

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist
- General Medicine to work for the Department of Health (DoH) across the North West region. Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the DoH North West has major sites located approximately 50km apart, the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH). The Department of Health – North West provides both acute and sub-acute general medicine, and a range of medical sub-specialty services including a large outpatient service. The department of Medicine has a team of general medicine physicians across the region currently providing general medicine services. The physicians have subspecialties/interests in Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Respiratory, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care. The Department of Medicine holds accreditation with RACP which includes accreditation for basic and advance physician training in general medicine. The NWRH is an accredited site for level 1 basic physician training, and the MCH an accredited secondment site for NWRH physician trainees. Both NWRH and MCH are accredited for advance training in general medicine. In addition, NWRH and MCH have supported RACP with the successful peer reviews of overseas trained physicians (general medicine and various sub-specialties).

The Role

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.



The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

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

- Sound knowledge of current specialty practice in General Medicine and subspecialty.
- Demonstrated ability to provide specialty services as defined by allocated clinical privileges.
- Recent experience in an acute hospital setting.

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 solid 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.

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team until 21 April 2029. *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.

Salary

Salary 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 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.

Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025.

- 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 of a 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

📌 Staff Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne