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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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About the role
The whole world needs you, you can be a Geriatrician anywhere, but what's different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Come and work in a meaningful place.
Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Geriatric Medicine is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for multiple Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine vacancies.
Who are we?
The Royal Hobart Hospital is a tertiary hospital in southern Tasmania, serving a population of 300,000. 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.
The Role
Our Aged Care department at the Royal Hobart Hospital has 106 inpatient beds for acute older persons' care across 3 sites in central Hobart - 60 older persons' acute care beds, 36 subacute beds (Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)), plus 10 beds for patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia requiring slow stream rehabilitation; including an additional 12 bed GEM at Home service.
There is strategic vision for an Older Person's Emergency Department geriatrician role. The Aged Care specialists provide multiple services to inpatients (including a consultative service and shared care orthogeriatrics model of 10-20 patients) and outpatients, as well as provide a robust educational program.
Clinics include memory, falls and balance and movement disorders. Geriatric oncology, continence and pain patients are also seen by individual specialists. All clinics involve Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and are supported by a dedicated aged care clinic nurse and closely associated with the Community Rehabilitation Unit which is co-located on the site. Clinics include a mix of face-to-face and telehealth (video/telephone) consultations. There is also the option to participate in regional TAZREACH Outreach clinics.
There are opportunities to pursue research interests and experiences as part of this role. The department provides a strong education program to undergraduates, allied health, nursing and postgraduates.
There is strong collegiality, stability, and energy within the group of 18 geriatricians.
The aged care department has an establishment of 9 FTE registrar positions which includes up to 4 advanced trainees in geriatrics, with the remainder being registrars in Geriatric Medicine. These positions are supported by 6 interns in acute geriatrics and 1 intern in orthogeriatrics; and 6 resident medical officers across the subacute services.
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.
Benefits
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.
- Relocation support packages plus accommodation support on arrival
- Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
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:
- 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 $28,389 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.
- accommodation services.
- 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.
Relocation Support:
- Up to $25,000 in reasonable relocation costs (economy airfares).
- Up to 12 weeks accommodation sourced through our accommodation services.
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.
- 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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Job Overview
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Date Posted21 February 2026
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CompanyExternal Jobsite
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Job TitleStaff Specialist (Geriatric Medicine)
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SectorHealthcare & Medical
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TypeFull time
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LocationHobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Who Can ApplyOffshore Applicants Only
Open to & Visas Supported
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia