Consultant / Specialist Geriatric Medicine
Salary package up to $500,000
We are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified Consultant Geriatricians to join an established and highly regarded team at Tasmania s largest tertiary referral hospital.
This is an opportunity to practise high-quality medicine in a collaborative, well-supported environment, while enjoying a lifestyle that genuinely gives you time back.
International Medical Graduates assessed as substantially comparable, or those holding a CCT/CCST qualification, are encouraged to apply.
You can practise Geriatric Medicine anywhere in the world.What makes Tasmania different is how it feels to live and work here.
Why?
Tasmania offers the best of both worlds: clinical excellence in a close-knit medical community, and a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find in larger cities.
You Ll Enjoy
Short, stress-free commutesSafe, community-oriented neighbourhoodsExcellent public and private schooling optionsA vibrant arts and food scene with year-round festivalsEasy access to beaches, alpine regions, hiking, cycling, sailing and skiing
It s entirely possible to finish your clinic and be on a mountain trail within 20 minutes.
Work-life balance here isn t aspirational. It s real.
Why Join This Team?
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing Department of Geriatric Medicine within a large tertiary teaching hospital serving a population of approximately 300,000.
The hospital works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions in research and education.
You Will Join
A collegial team of 18 geriatriciansDedicated registrars, residents and internsA stable, energetic and genuinely supportive cultureDiverse specialist career pathwaysStrong undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs
There is also a clear strategic vision to develop an Older Person s Emergency Department geriatrician role.
The Role
Aged Care Services Include
106 inpatient beds across three sites60 acute older persons beds36 subacute GEM beds10 behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia beds12-bed GEM at Home serviceOrthogeriatric shared care (10 20 patients)Consultative inpatient servicesOutpatient clinics including:MemoryFalls and balanceMovement disordersGeriatric oncologyContinence and painOptional participation in TAZREACH regional outreach clinics is available.
There are also opportunities to pursue research interests and contribute meaningfully to teaching.
Benefits
Benefits include:
Fully maintained private motor vehicle or allowance (~$28,389 pro rata)Continuing Professional Development allowance of $16,480 pro rataOn-call allowancesPrivate Patient Scheme payments (35% of base salary plus on-call, pro rata)Up to $25,000 relocation assistanceUp to 12 weeks accommodation supportEmployer visa sponsorship and family support for overseas applicants
Essential Requirements
Applicants Must
Hold specialist registration; orBe an IMG on the specialist pathway; orHold a recognised overseas specialist qualification with sufficient assessed experience
If you are looking for meaningful patient relationships, high-quality clinical practice, and a lifestyle that supports both you and your family, we would love to speak with you.
Make the move. Make it Tasmania.
How To Apply
Please forward your resume (Word format) and cover letter to:
Nicki Wade
Email:
Phone: 0401 010 048