At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in public health while supporting community health initiatives.
- Company: Join Tasmania's Department of Health, a leader in public health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with excellent career growth and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Must have general or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
The predicted salary is between 194675 - 194675 $ per year.
The Medical Team operates under the powers delegated by the Director of Public Health under the Tasmanian Public Health Act 1997. The primary purpose of the Medical Team is to provide public health medical leadership and expertise to support Public Health - Protection and Public Health - Improvement. These public health medical functions support risk management, prioritisation, decision‐making and responses to public health issues to deliver evidence‐based public health outcomes. The Medical Team consists of Specialist Medical Advisors, Medical Officers and Public Health Medicine Trainees.
The Public Health Medicine Fellowship Trainee is a medical practitioner, in accordance with Agency strategic directions, policies and service specifications, has the primary objectives to:
- Study and acquire public health medicine competencies and assessments at a level to satisfy the training requirements of the Public Health Medicine Advanced Training program of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
- Support the DPH to discharge statutory duties and exercise statutory powers under the Public Health Act 1997, Radiation Protection Act 2005, Poisons Act 1971, Fluoridation Act 1968, Food Act 2003, and other relevant public health legislation.
You will need General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
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 to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of 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. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, fulltime day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible for a period until end of 2027. The position includes provisions under the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025 for up to 10 hours per fortnight for Training Time, notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in an after hours on call roster.
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: Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation. Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025. In addition, the following allowances and benefits may be available: 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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia; Eligibility for advanced training with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM).
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.
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Public Health Medicine Fellowship Trainee (521580) 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
