At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality mental health care to patients with dual disabilities in a supportive team.
- Company: Department of Health Tasmania, providing comprehensive public healthcare services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development support, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression and a vibrant lifestyle in Hobart.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities while enjoying Tasmania's beauty.
- Qualifications: Medical registration and experience in dual disability psychiatry required.
The predicted salary is between 128750 - 183340 $ per year.
We are seeking a Career Medical Officer – Psychiatry (Dual Disability) to join a multidisciplinary mental health team on a permanent, full‑time basis (76 hours per fortnight) in Hobart. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality mental health care to patients with intellectual disability and psychiatric comorbidities, working in line with National Mental Health Standards and relevant legislation.
You will operate with a high level of autonomy while remaining accountable to the Dual Disability Consultant Psychiatrist, and play a key role in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with families, carers, and external stakeholders including the NDIS.
The Department of Health Tasmania delivers comprehensive public healthcare services across the state, including major tertiary hospitals such as the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital. The service also spans over 300 sites, providing integrated care across mental health, community health, primary care, and ambulance services, ensuring strong support networks and collaborative clinical environments.
Based in Hobart, this opportunity offers a unique blend of career progression and lifestyle. Tasmania is renowned for its natural beauty, relaxed pace, and strong sense of community. Working in Tasmania’s public health system allows you to build meaningful professional relationships while enjoying access to world‑class outdoor experiences, food, and culture outside of work.
Qualifications:
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Extensive experience in Dual Disability, including psychiatry of intellectual disability and adult psychiatry
- Demonstrated understanding of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995
- Experience working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), families, and consumers
- Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Eligibility to act as an approved Medical Practitioner under the Mental Health Act
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and clinical governance frameworks
- Desirable: Current Driver’s Licence
The Package:
- Salary: $128,750 – $183,340 per annum (pro rata)
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging options
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance
- Professional development support and career progression pathways
- Study leave and additional leave entitlements
- Fitness Passport access across 40+ facilities in Tasmania
- Additional allowances as applicable
- Permanent full‑time position (76 hours per fortnight), commencing ASAP with flexibility to negotiate hours.
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