Career Medical Officer - Psychiatry (526690)

The Role:

As part of a multidisciplinary mental health service delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies. 

You will need:

• Extensive experience within Dual Disability, particularly regarding the psychiatry of intellectual disability and adult psychiatry.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995.
• Experience of liaising with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); families and consumers.    
• Ability to exercise a high level of individual autonomy (noting the position is accountable to the relevant Director and the relevant Team Leader within the specified unit for all aspects of performance). 

• Act as an approved Medical Practitioner under the Mental Health Act. 

• Awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of this position. This will include statements of consumer rights and responsibilities adopted by this service, and a general awareness of the provisions of legislation, which has an overarching effect on the service, including in the areas of Work, Health and Safety (WH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination. 

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:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible 

*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:

CMOs 

Career Medical Officers Levels 1 - 7

$128,750 - $183,340 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Please note that access to the Senior Career Medical Officer salary range $187,460 - $206,000 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

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

• Continuing Professional Development Allowance
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
• 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:

• 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 foll