What we are looking for:
We are seeking motivated and experienced Staff Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to provide specialist orthopaedic medical care to patients attending North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Burnie and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), Latrobe.
The orthopaedic service provides both an on call and consultative service at the NWRH in addition to consultative services at the MCH. The position undertakes general orthopaedic surgery (upper and lower limb) which include, hip and knee replacements and arthroplasty. The current senior staffing consists of full time and part time orthopaedic surgeons with a supportive team of four (4) registrars and six (6) JMO’s.
This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and are driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.
The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.
Why Tasmania:
It’s different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
Who are we?
Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Department of Health – North West (DoH), has major sites located approximately 50km apart.
The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport. The DoH provides both acute and sub-acute general medicine services including a large outpatient service.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join our team.
*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:
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation.
With the range of allowances included in the salary, the salary package at full time, can range from $452,404 - $629,291 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation.
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner base salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
The following allowances and benefits, 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
- Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
- Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
- North West Recruitment and Retention Allowance 20%
- Generous relocation assistance and accommodation available
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave, Professional Development Support and Sabbatical leave.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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:
501928, 514935, 515383 Staff Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon SMP1-11 (July 2023) 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.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
*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: Donna Stubbs
Position: Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW
Phone number: (03) 6478 5283
Email address: donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au
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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.