Our hospital and Department of Neurosurgery is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist - Neurosurgery vacancy.
Who are we?
Our hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, we collaborate 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 Role
- In accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and statutory regulations, the Staff Specialist - Neurosurgery will:
- Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to neurosurgery patients.
- Actively pursue improved outcomes for Neurosurgery Inpatients by participating in teaching and research relevant to neurosurgery.
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.
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
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- A market allowance up to $126,000 pro rata per annum, depending on level of experience.
- Allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,389 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 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 a 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.
Essential Requirements
- Holds specialist registration; or
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
- 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.
