At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major cardiac service and oversee clinical governance in Tasmania.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare organisation focused on community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, flexible hours, and career development.
- Other info: Join a welcoming community with stunning nature and rich culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in Launceston.
- Qualifications: Specialist registration in Cardiology and experience in clinical leadership.
Director of Cardiology - Specialist Cardiac Service
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time
Salary: $222,789 - $319,701 p.a. (pro rata) + allowances (total package up to $500K+)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Lead a major cardiac service delivering care across northern Tasmania. You will provide executive leadership for the Northern Heart Centre, overseeing strategy, clinical governance, and operational performance while ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with statewide priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical and administrative operations
- Drive service planning and development
- Build partnerships with clinicians and stakeholders
- Oversee governance, quality improvement, and risk management
Essential Criteria
- Specialist or limited registration in Cardiology (Australia)
- IMG candidates on a specialist pathway or with recognised qualifications
- Experience in clinical leadership and governance
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary with allowances and 12% super
- Relocation support up to $15,000 + salary packaging
- CPD, vehicle, and management allowances
- Private practice options available
- Flexible part-time hours (38 hours/fortnight)
- Option to combine with a full-time Staff Specialist role
- Strong career development and leadership opportunities
- International candidates can be considered
Why Launceston?
Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with short commutes, stunning national parks, renowned wineries, and vibrant food culture. A welcoming community offers the perfect balance of career growth and quality living.
This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services. This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.
Location information
Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.
Attractions in the region include:
- Colonial and Victorian architecture
- Art galleries, museums
- Vineyards
- A natural water basin
- Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife
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