Staff Specialist / Consultant - Sexual Health Medicine | Tasmania

Department of Health Tasmania – Melbourne VIC

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 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 includedelivery 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. This position will be based at Clinic 34 in Launceston. Duties will also include regular participationin 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.

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

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.

Salary

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 advantages, 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
- Motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rat

📌 Staff Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Melbourne