About the role
The Medical Practitioner Employment Register is established to provide the Department of Health with a pool of experienced and skilled people who are able to work at short notice. Interested persons are able to submit their application to be considered for duties on a fixed term or casual basis.
This Register will remain open to applicants until 30 June 2027 and will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Applications from recruitment agencies, including locum agencies, will not be accepted.
Please note that the Register will not preclude other Medical Practitioner positions being advertised if warranted. Current vacancies are available on the www.jobs.tas.gov.au website.
Classification and Salary
Career Medical Officer
Level 1-7
$128,750 - $183,340 per annum
Senior Career Medical Officer
Level 1-3
$187,460 - $206,000 per annum
Registrar/Senior Registrar
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
Please note that to be appointed as a Senior Registrar the following additional criteria must be met:
- Four years of post-graduate experience.
- Enrolled in a recognised specialty training program, successfully completed all fellowship examinations relevant to their training program and employment and be within one year of obtaining specialist fellowship.
Resident Medical Officer
Medical Practitioner Level 2-4
$95,275 - $108,150 per annum
- Please note that to be appointed to Senior Resident Medical Officer the applicant needs to have General or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and a minimum of 4 years’ relevant post graduate experience
Rural Medical Practitioner
Rural Medical Practitioner Level 1
$185.16 per hour
Specialist/Senior Specialist
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 – 11
$216,300 - $296,640 per annum
Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-3
$300,216 - $310,389 per annum
- Please note to be appointed to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-3 the applicant must satisfy the criteria as described in Clause 20 of the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Visiting Medical Practitioner
Level 1-2
$128.61- $144.55 per hour
$149.21- $168.45 (Rolled up Rate) per hour
Visiting Medical Specialist
Level 1-4
$161.67 - $194.30 per hour
$187.50 - $225.38 (Rolled up Rate) per hour
- Please note that for progression to Visiting Medical Specialist Level 4 the applicant must satisfy the criteria as described in Schedule 3 of the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Agreement 2019.
Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2022
Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Agreement 2019
Rural Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
Location
South, North and North West
Duties
Please see relevant Statement of Duties below
Please Note
Some vacancies are subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Registration check for the State of Tasmania.
Essential Requirements
Please see relevant Statement of Duties below
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration for some roles
Desirable Requirements
- Current Driver’s Licence for some roles
Generic Career Medical Officer MP10-13 (March 2020) Employment Register).pdf
Generic Career Medical Officer MP10-13 (March 2020) Employment Register).docx
Generic Registrar- Senior Registrar MP5-11 (March 2020) Employment Register).pdf
Generic Registrar- Senior Registrar MP5-11 (March 2020) Employment Register).docx
Generic Resident-Senior Resident MP (March 2020) Employment Register.pdf
Generic Resident-Senior Resident MP (March 2020) Employment Register.docx
Generic Rural Medical Practitioner RP01 (March 2020) Employment Register.pdf
Generic Rural Medical Practitioner RP01 (March 2020) Employment Register.docx
Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (March 2020) Employment Register.pdf
Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (March 2020) Employment Register.docx
Generic Visiting Medical Officer (Employment Register) VS-WS (May 2021).pdf
Generic Visiting Medical Officer (Employment Register) VS-WS (May 2021).doc
Generic Psychologist HP03 (October 2021) HR.pdf
Generic Psychologist HP03 (October 2021) HR.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.
This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to complete/upload various documents and attach your resume. Please note that attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of referees before applying.
Important information
The email account you provide when making job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.
For further information contact
If you are interested in working in Southern Tasmania please contact
Marita Eccles
Senior Recruitment Officer
Ph: (03) 6166 7818
Email: marita.eccles@ths.tas.gov.au
or
Shelley Hampson
Senior Recruitment Officer
Ph: (03) 6166 7538
Email: shelley.hampson@ths.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working in Northern Tasmania please contact
Chloe Dillon
Team Leader
Ph: (03) 6777 4799
Email: jmosupport@ths.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working in North West Tasmania please contact
Junior Doctors
Medical Staffing - NW
Phone: (03) 6478 5421
E-mail:medicalworkforce.nw@ths.tas.gov.au
Senior Doctors
Donna Stubbs
Employment Consultant, Medical Services (NW)
Phone: (03) 6478 5283
E-mail: donna.harris@health.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working in the Care@Home team please contact
Care@Home Team
Email: dos.hcc@ths.tas.gov.au
If you are interested in working with the Mental Health Services Team please contact:
Trizia Cangelosi
Senior Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Ph: (03) 6166 0973
Email: trizia.cangelosi@ths.tas.gov.au
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