Staff Specialist - General Pathologist in Launceston

The Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service (NTPS) provides pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the Northern regions of Tasmania. We are the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. NTPS aims to deliver a high-quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests.

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is located in the vibrant regional city of Launceston, LGH is the major referral hospital for Northern Tasmania, offering a high-quality clinical environment combined with an excellent lifestyle, including access to natural landscapes, food culture, and short commutes.

• Work–life balance: 0.8 FTE position providing flexibility, allowing a balanced professional and personal lifestyle in a supportive regional setting.
• Diverse and rewarding case mix: Opportunity to practice broad general pathology with exposure to a wide range of cases in a well-respected regional tertiary referral centre.
• Professional development: Access to continuing professional development, academic opportunities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative and collegial department with strong links across Tasmanian Health Service and opportunities for innovation and service improvement.

Details of appointment: Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible. 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: Senior Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging.

In addition, the following allowances and benefits 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.
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%.
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata.
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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.

Eligibility:

• Holds specialist registration;
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway;
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an IMG with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.

Desirable criteria include:

• Experience in Anatomical Pathology, Cytopathology and Chemical Pathology.
• Successful completion of the Australasian, or equivalent overseas, training program in Pathology.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 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.