About Tasmania
Tasmania has a lot to offer as a destination to work, live and play, with a natural environment and quality of life unique to a small capital city.
In Hobart, you are never more than ten minutes away from a beach, national parks, or an award-winning restaurant, with a café culture to match any other Australian city.
Whether you see yourself navigating your way around our island, hiking or mountain-biking our world-class trails, immersing yourself in our arts scene, or just after a different pace of life, there is something in Tasmania for everybody.
Families Welcome
If you have a family, there are some excellent local primary and secondary schools, with the University of Tasmania on our doorstep.
What We Offer
* Attractive salary including salary packaging
* Flexible work/life balance
* A multi-disciplinary work environment
* Professional Development
The Role
We are seeking a Staff Specialist - Consultant Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health Service delivering high-quality mental health care and in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies.
* Provides a comprehensive general adult Consultation-Liaison (CL) psychiatric service in the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and associated facilities, including the Emergency Department (ED) and the Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU).
* Acts as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers including RHH medical staff, general practitioners, and other agencies, with regard to the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
* Undertakes supervisory responsibilities with psychiatric registrars and other medical staff as required and appropriate.
Details of Appointment
This is a permanent full-time, day worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
* Specialist Medical Practitioners - $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.
* Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,389 per annum, pro rata.
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum.
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* 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.
Eligibility
Succesful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as:
* Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.
How to Apply
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