Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (527683)

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.

The Role:

Provide specialist care to public and private patients.

Be involved in research and quality improvement activities, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Provide specialist advice to inpatient units as required.

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

The Team:

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) as part of the wider Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Team provide a high-level service to women living with mental illness in the ante-natal and post-natal phase.  

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 19 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 12 (twelve) 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:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $310,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 -$301,349 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 $28,389 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.
• Other allowances as applicable.

Eligibility:

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

• Holds specialist registration
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

  *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.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: