Clinical Director - Women's and Children's Services (527027)

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 WaCS team is responsible for maternity, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatal and paediatric critical care, and specialist women's and children's services. The portfolio includes statewide neonatal and paediatric emergency transfer functions, Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Services, paediatric rehabilitation and Sexual Assault Medical Services.

The Role

The Clinical Stream Director provides strategic, clinical, operational, workforce and financial leadership.

The position is responsible for maintaining specialised tertiary clinical capability supporting patients and families across Tasmania, including oversight of clinical governance, service planning, workforce and budget management, operational performance and the coordination of complex multidisciplinary services.

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 important 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.

Luke Wilton
Executive Support Officer
0447 501 483
edop.south@ths.tas.gov.au

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