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SalaryDepartment of Health
Hospitals North
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Friday 30 December, 2022 11:55 PM
Position details Applications close: Friday 30 December, 2022 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Specialist Med Pract Lvl 1 Employment Type: Full Time
Region: North
Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston
The Role:
- The Launceston General Hospital, Department of Medicine seeks a full time Staff Specialist in General Medicine
- Launceston General Hospital is a level three BPT teaching hospital with close affiliations to the Clifford Craig Foundation (Research) and the University of Tasmania with the ability to obtain academic title.
- Life in Launceston offers an enviable lifestyle with affordable real estate; quality education system, stress free commuting, exceptional food and wine, a vibrant café and arts culture and all the entertainment and services needed to contribute to a great work/life style balance. Add to this the convenience of being a one hour flight away from Melbourne and easily accessible world heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep.
- If you're looking for a rewarding job with an excellent work-life balance in a beautiful part of the country,
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time day work with on call, position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $163,005 - $247,768 per annum, pro rata
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $234,726 -$247,768 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
- Communication allowance of $1948 per annum
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $24,927 per annum
- Access to salary packaging
- On Call Allowance
- Relocation package and accommodation allowance available
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant 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. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
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 a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please Note:
- 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.
A/Prof Alasdair MacDonald
Position: Director of Medicine
Executive Assistant: Karen Jackson
Phone: (03) 6777 76578
E-mail: karen.jackson@ths.tas.gov.au
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