Medical Practitioner Employment Register
The Medical Practitioner Employment Register provides the Department of Health with a pool of experienced and skilled people who can work at short notice. Candidates may apply for duties on a fixed‐term or casual basis. The Register remains open until 30 June 2027 and is reviewed regularly.
Job Positions
Positions offered include:
- Career Medical Officer – Level 1‐7 – $128,750–$183,340 per annum
- Senior Career Medical Officer – Level 1‐3 – $187,460–$206,000 per annum
- Registrar / Senior Registrar – Medical Practitioner Level 5‐11 – $134,930–$189,005 per annum
- Resident Medical Officer – Medical Practitioner Level 2‐4 – $95,275–$108,150 per annum
- Rural Medical Practitioner – Level 1 – $185.16 per hour
- Specialist / Senior Specialist – Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1‐11 – $216,300–$296,640 per annum
- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner – Level 1‐3 – $300,216–$310,389 per annum
- 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
Additional Qualifications for Specific Levels
- Senior Registrar: four years of postgraduate experience, enrolment in a recognised specialty training programme, successful completion of all fellowship examinations relevant to training, within one year of obtaining specialist fellowship.
- Senior Resident Medical Officer: general or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and a minimum of four years relevant postgraduate experience.
- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner (Level 1‐3): must satisfy criteria described in Clause 20 of the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
- Visiting Medical Specialist Level 4: must satisfy criteria described in Schedule 3 of the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Agreement 2019.
Essential Requirements
- Conviction checks: crimes of violence, sex‐related offences, serious drug offences, crimes involving dishonesty, identification check, and disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration for some roles.
Desirable Requirements
- Current driver's licence for some roles.
Duties and Statements of Duties
Specific duties are described in the relevant Statement of Duties for each position.
Location
- South, North and North West Tasmania.
Application
Applications are submitted online via the Jobs Tasmania (www.jobs.tas.gov.au) website. Applicants must provide a Microsoft Word or PDF resume and may be required to upload additional documents.
Medical Practitioner - Tasmanian Roles with Flexible Options in Perth employer: Department of Health, Tasmania
The Tasmanian Department of Health is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As part of the Correctional Primary Health Service Reform Program in Hobart, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful health reforms while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Department of Health, Tasmania Recruitment Team
