Staff Specialist General Medicine (510849)

Staff Specialist - General Medicine

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals South - Medical & Cancer Services

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest tertiary referral centre and major teaching hospital. The Department of General Medicine provides specialist inpatient and ambulatory services and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Medical and Cancer Services to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.

The service has a strong focus on clinical excellence, education, training and quality improvement, supporting both the current and future medical workforce within the Tasmanian public health system.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family.

Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland. Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while benefiting from a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success

Position Summary

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Acute Medicine is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist - General Medicine vacancy.

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic Staff Specialist who is passionate about practising holistic general medicine, teaching and mentoring junior medical staff, and contributing to quality improvement within a growing Acute Medicine Department.

This is a fixed-term part-time day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from February 2027, or as negotiated, until February 2028.

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.

The Role

The successful applicant will:

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute and complex medical conditions.
• Contribute to consultant-led inpatient and ambulatory services.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and support of junior medical staff and medical students.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development activities.
• Provide professional leadership to medical, nursing and allied health staff and foster interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Be actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as trainee and IMG supervision and mentoring.
• Be involved in research and undertake quality improvement activities.
• Actively support and participate in service development to improve current services and develop new services within the Department of General Medicine.

You will need

Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty, or eligibility as outlined below.

Demonstrated experience in General Medicine.

Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all selection criteria to be addressed in your application.

Salary

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3

$222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.

Salary range is in accordance with the 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
• Motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• 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.

A Few of Our Benefits

• Professional development support.
• Mentoring and support within an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants, where applicable.

Essential requirements

Successful applicants will be required to meet one of the following 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 International Medical Graduate (IMG) with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and 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.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties

Staff Specialist - General Medicine SMP1-11

Application Guide

Applicant Guide 2026.docx

How to Apply

Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement related to the Statement of Duties.
• A current CV.
• The contact details of two referees.
• Qualifications and supporting documents.

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 page 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.

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

For More Information:

Dr Stephen Hogg
Head of Department, Acute Medicine
Medical and Cancer Services
Email: acutemedhod@ths.tas.gov.au

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