Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

319701.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paediatric Diagnosis, Patient Treatment, Clinical Supervision, Medical Teaching, Clinical Record Management, Quality Improvement, Clinical Research, Acute Hospital Care

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/fe1aef17-7299-4d4b-bf0a-a9e18b44a1f4.png] The Team: * The Launceston General Hospital is recruiting for a fixed term Paediatric Specialist Medical Practitioner for 2026 to commence 13 July 2026 and finish 31 January 2027. * We are a regional hospital with a brand new and exciting Paediatric short stay unit; as well as a 34 bed General Paediatric ward, 12 bed Level 2 neonatal nursery and Paediatric outpatients. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day by registrars and HMO staff, with consultant oversight on site during working hours, and on call overnight. The current staffing is 9 registrars/ HMO, a Senior Registrar and 7 paediatric consultants. * Daytime shifts as well participation in an after hours oncall roster will be required as rostered. Current hours would be 53.2 hours per fortnight. * We pride ourselves on being a lovely supportive team and you will be very well supported in this position. The unit has an active education program and is accredited by the RACP for Advanced Training for General Paediatrics with a Perinatal Component, Community/ Developmental Paediatrics and rural rotations. The Role: The successful applicant will be required to: 1. Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and care for public hospital inpatients and outpatients. 2. Participate in an out-of-hours on call roster with other specialists if required and provide consultative services to other specialist units. 3. Supervise and teach junior medical staff and medical students attached to the clinical unit and participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the hospital. 4. Ensure that clinical records maintained on patients of the unit are timely, accurate and comprehensive and ensure good communication regarding patient care with referring units and community practitioners. 5. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities as approved by the Staff Specialist / Director – Women’s and Children's Services. Participate in such hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Executive Director of Services – North and the Staff Specialist / Director – Women’s and Children's Services. 6. Participate in clinical research approved by the hospital research committee. You will need: * Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty * Current Working with Children Registration * Sound knowledge of current specialty practice in Paediatrics * Recent experience in an acute hospital setting. * Demonstrated ability to provide specialty services as defined by allocated clinical privileges. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: * Fixed term part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing from 13 July 2026 until 31 January 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 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 $28,786 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. * Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata * 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 [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] Eligibility: Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as * Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty * Current Working with Children Registration Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any 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 (Paediatrics) SMP1-11 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMttKIawdDdWCsZGuXSsBXnonFNbqyL5u-2jQAozTaasz3NxIjCvUUPI1hwZV-JIq0DIR_cWAeOPZsreeo2ZzKBUPvvtcdUq0monSiyuqjgzXc1POgQD1tXwhHhpuRdnM8y2ieHecQtuE-kEXvkPQHOjg%7e%7e] Application Guide: Applicant Guide.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtWFDBzlJDf6nkLcuekxrOWZiSNbIENjYgQwgbjvOk-Qaim1DJqUvurjZJkm6fHvMrJgVHdPFHYuDvYkma8uLWMEwMsQ_Ix8RrrcPKsjz0u3r-KZ2Mo6BKso-VxC-DINv5jugXssKQ4cPEl5YsUkTtfw%7e%7e] 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. For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Ingrid Els Position: Head of Department - Paediatrics Phone: (03) 6777 8974 E-mail: ingrid.els@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and care for public hospital paediatric inpatients and outpatients. Supervise and teach junior medical staff and students while participating in quality improvement and clinical research activities.