Job Title

Who Are We Looking For? The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a consultative service and is supported by a level 4 maternity, a level 4 neonatal unit, and an 8 bed intensive care unit. The maternity unit, housing the birthing suite and all inpatient maternity patients for the region, is located at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), with antenatal care provided at NWRH, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and the outreach clinics. There are approximately 1000 births annually and staffing includes experienced midwives with highly sought after MGP scheme. The outreach services (antenatal and gynaecology clinics) are located at regional centres which include the West Coast District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and King Island District Hospital and Health Centre. The current senior staffing mix includes full time and part time Specialists, in addition the NWRH is RANZCOG accredited for 2 FRANZCOG core trainees and Advanced Proceduralist trainees. Excellent continuing education opportunities are led by training Registrars with support from the consultants. The gynaecology service includes colposcopy and laparoscopy. This position is part of an exciting new development in collaboration with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) to provide leadership in the delivery of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education and Training (OGET) Program. This is a multidisciplinary program designed to support General Practitioners (GPs), Midwives and other clinicians in rural and remote settings in the management of unanticipated obstetrical and gynaecological emergencies. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (FRANZCOG) or appropriately skilled and experienced Rural Generalist Specialists (GP Obstetricians with the Advanced Diploma or Advanced Procedural Certificate) who will be responsible for delivering upskilling and education for a range of clinicians who play a role in the provision of maternity or maternity-related and gynaecological services. This will include O&G Specialists, GP Obstetricians, general practitioners, midwives, theatre nurses, anaesthetists, paramedics and other clinical staff. The program will be delivered using a hub and spoke model, where the hubs provide onsite or outreach training to their peripheral hospitals. Additionally, the position also includes a clinical component with access to caesarean section lists, birthing suite day cases and ante natal clinics. What Can We Offer? Contemporary, well equipped work environments Flexible work/life balance Attractive Salary Package Dynamic team environment Commitment to ongoing professional development Why Tasmania? Its 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 Details of Appointment Fixed term, part time, day worker, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 28 February 2026. Notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies. Salary Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation. 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 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 motor vehicle allowance Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35% North West Retention Allowance 20% 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. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here. Eligibility Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty Current Working with Children Registration 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 employees 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 preemployment 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 - O&G SMP1-11 (October 2022) WWCR HR22.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 12 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. Only agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role. For more information Name: Donna Stubbs Position: Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW Phone number: (03) 6478 5283 Email address: [email protected] Name: Prof Boon Lim Position: Clinical Director Womens and Childrens Phone number: (03) 64936558 Email address: [email protected] What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. Listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr