Staff Specialist
- Sexual Health Service (534427) Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care
- Hospitals Sth Hospitals Sth
- SAA&CS; Applications must be submitted by Friday 20 November, 2026 11:55 PM Friday 20 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:
Clinic 34, 34 Howick St Lead, educate and make a difference. This rewarding specialist role offers the opportunity to deliver expert sexual health care, contribute to research and teaching, and support better health outcomes across Tasmania. The Team The Sexual Health Services Tasmania is a collaborative state-wide service with clinics in Hobart, Launceston, and an outreach clinic in Devonport. The service is staffed by consultant sexual health physicians, sexual health registrar, nurse practitioner, nurses, a clinical psychologist and administrative staff. The Statewide Sexual Health Service provides people with the opportunity to enhance their sexual health and well-being with a broad scope of practice. We also provide education and guidance to clinicians across the state for all matters pertaining sexual health. The Role The clinical services delivered include providing sexual health checks, STI diagnosis and treatment, PrEP, as well as the care and management of HIV, treatment and diagnosis and cure of Hepatitis C. We provide a multidisciplinary gender affirming care service including information, support and access to medical transition. Our service also provides assessment and treatment of genital dermatology conditions, treatment and management of sexual discomfort, pain and sexual dysfunction.



The duties include delivery of outpatient services in Sexual Health Service in both the North and South of the state which will require overnight stays on a regular basis. Duties will also include regular participation in undergraduate and post graduate educational activities as directed by the Director of Sexual Health, involvement in public health matters relating to sexual health, participation in research and multidisciplinary care management as required. 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. Permanent part-time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing early 2027. *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 packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
- Motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata
- Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35% of base salary
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata
- Travel and relocation assistance support may be available
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional 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.
- other allowances as applicable. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in relevant specialty. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Drivers Licence

📌 Staff Specialist (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Launceston