Australia, Tas
About Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Launceston General Hospital invites applications to fill the role of Staff Specialist - General Medicine / Acute Care Services (504657).
The Launceston General Hospital is located in stunning Northern Tasmania and is affiliated with the University of Tasmania Clinical School. The Department of General Medicine is staffed with a diverse team of specialists, as well as Advanced Trainees in General and Acute Care Medicine and Basic Physician Trainees. A variety of workplace settings are available, including: acute medicine; inpatient medical wards; outpatient clinics; stroke; and intermediate care.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, day worker with on-call position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing on a mutually agreed date.
Specialist Medical Practitioners
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $310,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 - $301,349 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 calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $25,758 per annum, pro rata.
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata.
* Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees.
* Other allowances as award applicable.
Essential Criteria
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Holds specialist registration; or
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway; or
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an IMG with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the specialty.
* Registration / licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration / licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.
Desirable Criteria
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Experience in acute stroke care including thrombolysis.
* Experience or interest in intermediate care models including hospital avoidance programs would also be beneficial.
Pre-employment Check
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
* Conviction checks in the following areas:
* Crimes of violence
* Sex related offences
* Serious drug offences
* Crimes involving dishonesty
* Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Application Process
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Important Notes
* We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
* All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
* Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Information
Position: Director of General Medicine
Phone: E-mail:
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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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