The Role
Dual Disability Medical Officer, who is part of a 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.
You will need:
* Extensive experience within Dual Disability, particularly regarding the psychiatry of intellectual disability and adult psychiatry.
* Demonstrated understanding of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995.
* Experience of liaising with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); families and consumers.
* Ability to exercise a high level of individual autonomy (noting the position is accountable to the Dual Disability Consultant Psychiatrist for all aspects of performance).
* To act as an approved Medical Practitioner under the Mental Health Act.
* Awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of this position. This will include statements of consumer rights and responsibilities adopted by this service, and a general awareness of the provisions of legislation, which has an overarching effect on the service, including in the areas of Work, Health and Safety (WH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible
*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary:
Career Medical Officers Levels 1 - 7
$128,750 - $183,340 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
* Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance
* 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.
* other allowances as applicable.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
*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 employee’s 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current Driver’s Licence
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:
* Career Medical Officer - Psychiatry CMO 1-7 (WORD)
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)
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.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Dr Lennie Woo
A/Executive Director of Medical Services, Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS)
Phone number: 03 6777 4***
Email address: *********@health.tas.gov.au
Trizia Cangelosi
Senior Consultant, Workforce Planning and Development, Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS)
Phone number: 03 6166 0***
Email address: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
Applications close: 11:55pm on Friday, 29 April 2026
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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.