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About the role
The Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist Radiation Oncology vacancy.
- Provide a consultant role in Radiation Oncology Services.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient care to public and private patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital in Radiation Oncology Services.
- Be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to be actively involved in research.
- Undertake quality improvement activities.
Competitive Salary and Allowances
A total value package of up to $499,771* will be offered depending on your level of experience.
*Value calculated for a full-time, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11, (excludes any on-call or call back provisions).
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 Role
Patient Care:
- Provide Consultant Service to inpatients, and admit patients under their care.
- Conduct or direct out-patient clinics in Radiation Oncology Services.
- Participate in quality assurance programs for the Radiation Oncology Services.
- Participate in an After Hours Consultants On call Roster for Radiation Oncology Services.
Teaching:
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate specialist trainee teaching.
- Liaise with the University of Tasmania, Department of Medicine in respect to the teaching of undergraduates.
Research:
- Maintain an active involvement in research.
Management:
- Responsible to the Head of Radiation Oncology Services.
- Liaison with the University of Tasmania's Department of Medicine on issues relating to undergraduate teaching and research.
Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
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.
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 Posted10 January 2026
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CompanyExternal Jobsite
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Job TitleStaff Specialist (Radiation Oncology) - Hobart
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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 ApplyOnshore Applicants Only
Open to & Visas Supported
Location
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia