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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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About the role
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and the Neonatal and Paediatric ICU (NPICU) are seeking interest from suitably qualified clinicians for a permanent full-time or part-time Staff Specialist - Intensivist position, to provide for the critical care needs of paediatric patients. The RHH is Tasmania's tertiary referral centre and is also the primary teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania, School of Medicine.
The successful applicant will lead the clinical care of critically ill infants and children cared for by our NPICU. The NPICU provides a state-wide tertiary service with a combined model of care (neonatology and paediatric critical care) but with a split consultant roster for NICU and PICU patients. Our Paediatric Intensivists collaborate closely with neonatologists in the NPICU, support the Tasmanian Critical Care Retrieval Service in providing a Paediatric Emergency Transport Service, and work with our adult ICU colleagues at the RHH in the care of older paediatric critical care patients.
Who are we?
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 NPICU at the RHH is a 28-bed unit within the Department of Newborn Services and Children's Critical Care (NSCCC), comprised of 4 PICU, 8 NICU and 16 Special Care Nursery beds. NSCCC includes the provision of statewide consultation and retrieval services for unwell neonates, infants and children (NETS and PETS).
The Role
This is an opportunity for a Staff Specialist - Intensivist, full-time or part-time, based at the RHH and able to care for critically ill infants and children. The role requires candidates to provide clinical services of the highest possible standard for sick term neonates, infants, children, and the Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (PETS).
The role includes:
- Provision of on-call services for Paediatric Intensive Care and PETS, including diagnosis, treatment, and care for paediatric patients in the RHH NPICU, and supervision and/or conduct of paediatric emergency retrievals.
- Pursuit of improved outcomes for critically ill children in Tasmania by participating in teaching, research and clinical practice improvement initiatives relevant to paediatric intensive care.
- Provide supervision and advice in matters relating to paediatric intensive care throughout Tasmania.
- Commit to skills maintenance in the Paediatric Intensive Care discipline.
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
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 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:
- 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 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).
- You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.
Job Overview
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Date Posted21 February 2026
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CompanyExternal Jobsite
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Job TitleStaff Specialist - Paediatric Intensivist
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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