Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (504651L17)

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Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine Launceston General Hospital - Thrive Where You Work and Live

Nestled in the heart of Northern Tasmania, Launceston offers a perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity.

With its vibrant food and wine scene, stunning natural surroundings, and welcoming community, Launceston is more than just a place to work – it's a place to thrive.

Whether you're seeking career growth, a relaxed lifestyle, adventure, or access to world-class nature, Launceston provides an exceptional setting to live, work, and grow.

Join our dedicated Emergency Medicine team as a Staff Specialist and make a real difference in patient care across our northern hospitals network.

This permanent position offers the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact community health outcomes.

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.

What We're Looking For

Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent

Current registration with AHPRA or eligible for registration

4+ years of experience as an Emergency Staff Specialist

Demonstrated senior level experience, special interest or higher training in key subspeciality areas such as Research, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Paediatrics, Trauma or Toxicology.

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages and backgrounds

Lead clinical decision-making in high-pressure situations

Mentor junior medical staff and students and contribute to their professional development

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities

Support emergency department growth and development through expertise in key special interest areas

Where you'll Work

43-bed unit with over 45,000 annual presentations and a 30% admission rate

Referral centre for Northern Tasmania

High-acuity, broad-spectrum caseload—including a significant paediatric component—supported by all major specialties and an ICU with ECMO capability

Consultants provide direct clinical supervision from 8 am until midnight, seven days a week with an on-call service outside these hours.

A FACEM group with expertise in ultrasound, paediatrics, retrieval, international EM, medical education and leadership.

ACEM accreditation for 24 months of Emergency Registrar Training, including TS4 (late phase training).

Why Choose Us

We offer a comprehensive package that recognises your professional expertise while supporting your personal wellbeing.

You'll receive competitive remuneration aligned with public sector standards, generous leave entitlements, and access to professional development opportunities.

Our hospitals serve diverse communities, providing rich learning experiences and the satisfaction of meaningful work.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full-time and part-time position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January

Notwithstanding hours and start date to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary and Benefits

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 : $216,300 – $310,389 per annum, pro-rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging.

Salary packaging options include living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment per year; provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro-rata; private practice scheme and allowance options; continuing professional development allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro-rata; travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas applicants and $10,000 for interstate applicants; leave entitlements including study leave; fitness passport access.

Eligibility

Holds specialist registration

Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway

Is a registered Medical Practitioner 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)

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 page 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.

If you are invited by an agency, your application will be forwarded for consideration.

Contact

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