Job Description

Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine

Launceston General Hospital

Thrive in Your Career. Live Exceptionally.

Looking for more than just your next role?

In Launceston, you’ll find the rare combination of a fulfilling Emergency Medicine career and a lifestyle people move across the world for. Think award-winning food and wine, easy access to stunning wilderness, short commutes, and a genuinely welcoming community. Here, you don’t have to choose between professional challenge and quality of life, you can have both.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist to join our dynamic team at Launceston General Hospital.

This is your chance to step into a senior clinical role where your expertise truly matters, supporting a broad and high-acuity case mix, shaping the next generation of clinicians, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of emergency care across Northern Tasmania.

You’ll be part of a collegial, progressive FACEM group that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A 43-bed Emergency Department with ~45,000 presentations annually
• The major referral centre for Northern Tasmania No bypass, real acuity, real impact
• Diverse caseload including trauma, paediatrics, mental health, and complex medical presentations
• Strong inpatient support, including 24 hour cath lab and ICU with ECMO capability
• ACEM-accredited site with 24 months of registrar training (including TS4)

Your Impact

As a senior leader in the department, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency care across all patient groups
• Lead critical decision-making in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Mentor and support junior doctors and medical students
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development
• Shape the future of the department through your special interests and expertise

What We Offer

We recognise that great clinicians deserve more than just a job. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive public sector remuneration
• Generous leave and flexible working options
• A strong culture of professional development and continuing education
• Opportunities to pursue and grow your subspecialty interests
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued

Live the Life You Want

In Launceston, your downtime is just as rewarding as your work. Spend your days off exploring national parks, enjoying local wineries, or simply reclaiming your time with shorter commutes and a slower pace of life.

This is Emergency Medicine where you can build a career—and a life.

Details of Appointment

• Permanent full-time or part-time position
• Up to 76 hours per fortnight
• Commencing from 6 May 2026 (negotiable)

* hours and start date to be negotiated with the successful applicant

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their best work. Flexible working arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.

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.

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

Salary

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation +

• Allowances as applicable
• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Access to salary packaging - options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year

The remuneration package for this position, based on classification as a Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 9, starts at $484,000 per annum, with potential for higher earnings dependant on seniority, in accordance with the current Specialist Medical Practitioner Award (Tasmania) 2022

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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

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

• Holds specialist registration
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

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 Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine SMP 1-11 (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.

For more information

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

Name: Fiona Cowan
Position: Staff Specialist ED
Phone number: (03) 6777 6777
Email address: fiona.cowan@ths.tas.gov.au