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SalaryThe Medical PractitionerEmployment Register is established to provide the Department of Health with a pool of experienced and skilled people who are able to work at short notice. Interested persons are able to submit their application to be considered for duties on a Fixed Term or casual basis.
This Register will remain open to applicants until 30 June 2025 and will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Applications from recruitment agencies, including locum agencies, will not be accepted.
Please note that the Register will not preclude other Medical Practitioner positions being advertised if warranted. Current vacancies are available on the www.jobs.tas.gov.au website.
A new wages agreement has been agreed and is currently being registered in the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. The new rates apply to this position and are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2023. Please see Medical Practitioner salary rates | Tasmanian Department of Health for details.
Career Medical Officer
Medical Practitioner Level 10-13
$130,332- $160,257 per annum
Registrar/Senior Registrar
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11
$97,946 - $138,593 per annum
Please note that to be appointed as a Senior Registrar the following additional criteria must be met:
- Four years of post-graduate experience.
- Enrolled in a recognised specialty training program, successfully completed all fellowship examinations relevant to their training program and employment and be within one year of obtaining specialist fellowship.
Resident Medical Officer/Senior Resident Medical Officer
Medical Practitioner Level 2-8
$79,578 - $116,260 per annum
- Please note that to be appointed to Senior Resident Medical Officer the applicant needs to have General or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and a minimum of 4 years’ relevant post graduate experience
Rural Medical Practitioner
Rural Medical Practitioner Level 1
$185.16 per hour
Specialist/Senior Specialist
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 – 11
$163,005 - $228,206 per annum
Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-3
$234,726 - $247,768 per annum
- Please note to be appointed to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-3 the applicant must satisfy the criteria as described in Clause 20 of the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Visiting Medical Practitioner
Level 1-2
$128.61- $144.55 per hour
$149.21- $168.45 (Rolled up Rate) per hour
Visiting Medical Specialist
Level 1-4
$161.67 - $194.30 per hour
$187.50 - $225.38 (Rolled up Rate) per hour
- Please note that for progression to Visiting Medical Specialist Level 4 the applicant must satisfy the criteria as described in Schedule 3 of the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Agreement 2019.
Please see relevant Statement of Duties below
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:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
4. Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration for some roles
Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.
This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to complete/upload various documents and attach your resume. Please note that 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 referees before applying.
The email account you provide when making job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
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.
For further information contact
If you are interested in working in Southern Tasmania please contact:
Marita Eccles
Senior Recruitment Officer
Ph: (03) 6166 7***
Email: *************@ths.tas.gov.au
or
Shelley Hampson
Senior Recruitment Officer
Ph: (03) 6166 7***
Email: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working in Northern Tasmania please contact:
Rebecca Spencer
HR Advisor - Recruitment North
Ph: (03) 6777 4283
Email: ***************@health.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working with the Mental Health Services Team please contact:
Michelle Kellett
Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Ph: (03) 6166 0***
Email: ***************@health.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working with the Covid@homePlus Team please contact:
Meg Creely
Medical Lead – Covid@HomePlus
Phone: (03) 6166 8***
Email: **********@ths.tas.gov.au
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