The Team

The Audiology service at the Royal Hobart Hospital continues to grow and new opportunities have arisen, with more hours available for a highly motivated, dynamic, progressive, enthusiastic Senior Diagnostic Audiologist to join our team working in Diagnostic and Cochlear Implant Audiology.

Tasmania's largest public teaching hospital provides a wide range of acute, sub-acute and specialised services and is centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD. What's different about Tasmania, is our culture and our lifestyle. Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don't sit in traffic for an hour. You can decompress with a wander through our beautiful city, an easy coastal commute, or you put on your boots and tell it to the mountain.

The Role

As part of the multidisciplinary Statewide Audiology Service, the Senior Diagnostic Audiologist:

- Provides high level audiological diagnosis and management to adults and children referred to the service.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Audiology component of the Tasmanian Cochlear Implant Program and Tasmanian Newborn Hearing Screening Program. This includes:
- Providing cochlear implant assessments and rehabilitation to children & adults.
- Undertaking infant diagnostic assessments.
- Providing information and advice to patients and their families on the suitability of available treatment options including implantable technology.

- Broad knowledge of, and demonstrated clinical expertise in, paediatric audiological assessment, management and rehabilitation,



including the assessment of infants and children with additional disabilities.
- Proven experience in fitting and monitoring amplification and assistive hearing technology, including Cochlear Implants.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative and manage a complex case load without supervision.

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 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 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.

Salary

$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

Salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

- Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- 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.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Career development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study* from a recognised tertia

📌 Diagnostic Audiologist (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart