Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist (505960)

The Team:

The Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) provides assessment and management for older people with mental illness, for people with dementias with psychiatric signs and symptoms, and for people with dementia with social complications.  The OPMHS works in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) model.  The OPMHS provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, or treatment and management recommendations. It also facilitates engagement of patients and families and friends with appropriate services.

The psychiatrist plays a lead role in the clinical care of patients.

The Role:

• Assessment and diagnosis of mental illness and dementias in the frail aged in various settings, including clinic, patients’ homes, residential aged care facilities, and the Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) subacute inpatient facility.
• Treatment of mental illness and the treatment or management of psychiatric signs or social complications of dementia.
• Community team: Development of management plans in conjunction with the MDT and case managers
• Outpatient clinic: assessment and treatment of patients who do not require case-management.
• Roy Fagan centre (RFC): Assessment , management and treatment of subacute inpatients, leading an MDT.
• Use of the protective jurisdictions of the Mental Health Act 2013 and the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995
• Participation in an on-call roster for the subacute inpatient service (RFC)

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

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, part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 January 2026. 

*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 Practitioners

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner 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

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 $25,758 per annum, pro rata
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• 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.

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

Applicants should note the following