Staff Specialist General Medicine (510849)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 22 October, 2026 3:00 PM

Position details

Staff Specialist - General Medicine Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals South - Medical & Cancer Services The Team Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest tertiary referral centre and major teaching hospital. The Department of General Medicine provides specialist inpatient and ambulatory services and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Medical and Cancer Services to deliver high-quality patient-centred care. The service has a strong focus on clinical excellence, education, training and quality improvement, supporting both the current and future medical workforce within the Tasmanian public health system. Hobart, Tasmania 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 on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while benefiting from 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 Position Summary The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Acute Medicine is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist - General Medicine vacancy. We seek an experienced and enthusiastic Staff Specialist who is passionate about practising holistic general medicine, teaching and mentoring junior medical staff, and contributing to quality improvement within a growing Acute Medicine Department. This is a fixed-term part-time day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from February 2027, or as negotiated, until February 2028. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. 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. The Role The successful applicant will: Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute and complex medical conditions. Contribute to consultant-led inpatient and ambulatory services. Participate in teaching, supervision and support of junior medical staff and medical students. Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development activities. Provide professional leadership to medical, nursing and allied health staff and foster interdisciplinary teamwork. Be actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as trainee and IMG supervision and mentoring. Be involved in research and undertake quality improvement activities. Actively support and participate in service development to improve current services and develop new services within the Department of General Medicine. You will need Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty, or eligibility as outlined below. Demonstrated experience in General Medicine. Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all selection criteria to be addressed in your application. Salary Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits. Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award. Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025. In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point 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 $30,254 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. Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35% 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. other allowances as applicable. A Few of Our Benefits Professional development support. Mentoring and support within an inclusive and well-respected team. Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development opportunities. Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines. Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants, where applicable. Essential requirements Successful applicants will be required to meet one of the following criteria: Holds specialist registration; or Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway; or Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and sufficient experience in the specialty. *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role. Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents 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. Statement of Duties Staff Specialist - General Medicine SMP1-11 Application Guide Applicant Guide 2026.docx How to Apply Please ensure your application includes: A 1-2 page application statement related to the Statement of Duties. A current CV. The contact details of two referees. Qualifications and supporting documents. Please click the Apply button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. For More Information: Dr Stephen Hogg Head of Department, Acute Medicine Medical and Cancer Services Email: [email protected] Important information The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details. The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Healthcare Redesign (527235)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 21 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Medical and Cancer Services provide contemporary inpatient and outpatient health care services including Cancer Services, Acute Medicine, Subspecialty Medicine (Gastroenterology, Renal, Rheumatology, Neurology, Endocrinology), Respiratory, Ambulatory Care Services and Cardiology.

The CNC Healthcare Redesign provides expert leadership, project management skills and evidence-based health care improvement approaches to improve patient care within MaCS and facilitate consumer engagement and health professional consultation, for the development and implementation of meaningful and sustainable change across the health service.

The Role

• Lead healthcare redesign project work, addressing upcoming trends in the environment by undertaking specialised research to ensure a structured and person-centred approach for improving local healthcare processes, services, and performance.
• Undertake problem identification, data collection and solutions development, through the utilisation of Lean, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints methodologies.
• Collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary teams to design, develop and test solutions to improve service quality.
• Identify and lead the evaluation of nursing practice standards and policies within the specialist area to optimise and promote improved health outcomes for patients.
• Foster a culture of quality and safety within the health service through the promotion of evidenced-based practice and identification of areas for quality improvement, undertaking clinical research activities to improve service delivery.

You will need

• Highly developed knowledge, skill and expertise in contemporary nursing practices and healthcare redesign methodology, with recent clinical experience, or a demonstrated interest in the Medical and Cancer Services stream. Proven ability to effectively lead healthcare redesign projects and undertake the evaluation of services, with the capacity to review clinical practice policy, procedure, and protocols.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective networks and apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills to engage, influence and persuade a broad range of stakeholders. High-level organisational skills, with the ability to problem solve and apply principles of clinical risk management and quality improvement to the clinical setting.
• Extensive research and analytical skills including the ability to exercise initiative in gathering, preparing, evaluating and interpreting data, reports and submissions.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

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.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 24 October 2027.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical redesign or healthcare redesign

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

Statement of Duties:

• 527235 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Healthcare Redesign Grade 6 (November 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Colin Banks

Position: Nursing Director - Medical and Cancer Services

Phone number: (03) 6166 6738

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (526675L7)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Monday 26 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a medical short-stay (up to 72 hours) inpatient unit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a Consultant-led Medical home team, a Nursing team with specialist support from the General Medical Clinical Nurse Consultant, senior Allied Health professionals, and other services or supports as required. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The ANUM works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework, assisting the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.

You will need

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Fixed term part time, shift worker position working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidate

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Jess Mitchell

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Rapid Assessment Medical Unit

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Apply now