Launceston General Hospital Cardiology Department invite applications for Advanced Trainees in Cardiology who have successfully completed RACP exams and are contemplating core training in cardiology in 2026.

The Launceston General Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital, and teaching hospital of the University of Tasmania Medical School. Its Cardiology Department has a busy academic and clinical training program that services a population of 250,000 in Northern Tasmania.  It is staffed by eight cardiologists and offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive services.   The position is accredited for a full (three years) core training in cardiology and there are currently two accredited and one non-accredited advanced trainees in the Department. 

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.

Launceston is a beautiful part of Tasmania; it offers a brilliant lifestyle for all with excellent schools, affordable housing and renowned vineyards, cafes and restaurants.  Launceston is a one hour flight from Melbourne and in a central and accessible distance to all of Tasmania’s environmental wonders. Launceston and surrounds offer great outdoor opportunities with world famous hiking and biking trails, ski and adventure resorts and beautiful beaches. 

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

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time day worker with on call, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 2 February 2026 until 31 January 2027

 You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.

*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:

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

• other allowances as applicable.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Successfully completed RACP exams and are contemplating core training in cardiology in 2026.

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 Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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 pages 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.

*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information

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

Name: Dr Matthew Lee-Archer
Position: A/Director Department of Medicine
Phone number: (03)6777 6777
Email address: matthew.lee-archer@health.tas.gov.au

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