Clinical Director - Surgical and Perioperative Services (527028)

- Australia, Tas

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

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.

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.

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

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

- Salary packaging options include a range of perks like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and e

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