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Australia.com Clinical Director - Surgical and Perioperative Services (527028)Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PMPosition details

Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Team Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre.

As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.

All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The SPS team is responsible for surgical specialties, anaesthetics, operating theatres, perioperative services, surgical inpatient services and elective surgery and endoscopy access.

The portfolio includes highly specialised tertiary surgical services and the Statewide Trauma Service.

The Role The Clinical Stream Director provides strategic, clinical, operational, workforce and financial leadership across a diverse portfolio.

The position is responsible for coordinating emergency and elective surgical activity, maintaining specialised surgical capability, and overseeing clinical governance, workforce planning, budget management, surgical access, service performance and the effective utilisation of complex perioperative resources.

You will need Bring your specialist expertise to a supportive tertiary teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education and collaboration.

Inspire and develop the next generation of clinicians through teaching, mentoring, research and continuous improvement initiatives.

Shape the future of healthcare through strategic leadership, service innovation and meaningful contributions at local and broader levels.

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

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.

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Details of appointment Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team for 3 years. *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 Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 to 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 Level 1- 3, 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 Provision of a motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata 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 This position attracts a Management Allowance for the duration of the appointment with 0.5 FTE to be dedicated to undertaking the additional responsibilities allocated to the Clinical Director.

The final work commitment and allowance payable may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 Travel and relocation assistance support is 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

Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements) Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist .docx Application Guide: Applicant Guide 2026.docx

How to apply Apply Online.

Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that significant questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Please ensure your application also includes: A current CV The contact details of two referees Qualifications and supporting documents Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role Only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

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