The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Microbiology and Infectious Diseases vacancy. The position will have a dual microbiology laboratory and clinical infectious diseases focus. Dual trained applicants or registrars completing their fellowship are encouraged to apply.
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The RHH Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases provides integrated laboratory and clinical infectious diseases services. The laboratory is the Public Health Laboratory for Tasmania, and includes microbiology, molecular and microbial genomics laboratories.
The Role
* Provide specialist Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
* Provide clinical microbiology services for hospital inpatients and outpatients, Sexual health services, GPs and public health.
* Assist in the diagnosis, treatment and care of public hospital inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
* Assist in providing consultative service in infectious diseases medicine to other specialist units, medical colleagues and allied health care workers.
* Assist in the provision of specialist medical support and advice to Infection Prevention and Control services within the THS as required.
* Contribute to and further develop the departments' current activities, for example in the areas of immunocompromised host service, antibiotic stewardship, sepsis management and outpatient antibiotic therapy.
* Supervise and teach junior medical staff and medical students attached to the clinical unit.
* Participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the hospital.
* Ensure that clinical records maintained on patients of the unit are timely, accurate and comprehensive.
* Ensure good communication regarding patient care with referring units and community practitioners.
* Participate in such quality improvement activities and hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Director of Pathology Services, or Director - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
* Participate in the microbiology after-hours roster.
Benefits
* Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
* Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team .
* Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
* Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines .
* Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
* Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
Location
Hobart, Tasmania. Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year‑round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community‑oriented lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland. Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work‑life balance. In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.
Salary
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
* Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.
* Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 is subject to satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
* Allowances (pro rata per annum):
1. Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle (subject to working full‑time hours) OR allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,786 pro rata per annum.
2. Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 pro rata per annum.
3. Relocation allowance.
4. On call allowance % of Base Salary.
5. All other allowances as per current Award.
6. And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on‑call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.
* You will have access to salary package range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
* Fitness Passport – Your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
* You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full‑time day work (with on‑call), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from 2 February 2026. 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.
Essential Requirements
* Holds specialist registration; or
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway; or
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an IMG who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Application Requirements
* A 1‑2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties.
* A current CV.
* The contact details of two referees.
* Qualifications and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen. In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties. Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person. Applications submitted by an agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For more information contact Dr Louise Cooley, Head of Department – Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Phone: 8741, Email:
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