The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Gynaecological Oncology is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Gynaecological Oncologist position.
Suitable applicants should hold a Certificate of Gynaecologic Oncology (CGO) from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent international qualifications. Additionally, any applicant in the final stages of their CGO training would be welcome to apply for the position.
Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest hospital and tertiary 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 patients, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Department of Gynaecologic Oncology forms part of the Department of Women's and Children's services at the Royal Hobart Hospital. It is one of the few state-wide medical services in Tasmania. The service is based in Hobart but does offer an outreach service in Launceston in the North of the state.
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The Role
Providing surgery for women with gynaecological cancers, genetic risk of cancer, genital tract dysplasia including colposcopy and complex benign gynaecological conditions such as placenta accreta spectrum.
In addition to surgery, the role involves outpatient clinics, regular multidisciplinary team meetings, on-call commitments and outreach clinics, on a regular basis, at the Launceston General Hospital.
The position is supported by a full-time nursing Gynaecological Cancer Care Co-ordinator.
The department of Gynaecologic Oncology also has a full-time senior registrar / Fellow that works exclusively in the department. In addition, there is junior medical officer support.
A few of our 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.
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-orientated 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.
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Salary
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
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.
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
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In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
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, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 pro rata per annum.
Relocation allowance.
On-call allowance % of Base Salary.
All other allowances as per current Award.
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.
Other Benefits :
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.
You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.
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Details of Appointment
Permanent, full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.
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) who is on the specialist pathway; or
Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted :
Conviction checks in the following areas : Crimes of violence
Sex related offences
Serious drug offences
Crimes involving dishonesty
Identification check
Disciplinary action in previous employment check
For more information contact
Dr Michael Bunting
Staff Specialist – Gynaecological Oncologist.
Phone : Email :
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