The Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Cardiology Staff Specialist.

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 Staff Specialist contributes equitably to the general clinical workload of the Department of Cardiology and provides services related to their sub-speciality interest in order to deliver high quality specialist cardiology services for both inpatient and outpatient care.

The Department of Cardiology is a cooperative integrated Department incorporating the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Ward, Cardiac Catheter Suite and non-invasive testing unit and is the major tertiary teaching hospital in Tasmania and supports the delivery of state-wide services which may include tele-health.

The Staff Specialist - Cardiology position will:

• Be a consultant role in general cardiology and electrophysiology.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care to public and private patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) in cardiology.
• Be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to be actively involved in research
• Undertake quality improvement activities.

Duties:

1. Patient Care:

• Provide a consultant service to inpatients and admit patients under their care incorporating principles of best practice.

• Conduct outpatient clinics in general cardiology and heart rhythm disorders, with supervision of nurse-led clinics.

• Ensures a system of continuous quality improvement that systematically evaluates, identifies opportunities for improvement and plans to implement strategies to meet customer needs

• Provide clinical leadership in electrophysiology and cardiac devices through service development and clinical redesign.

• Organise and lead a weekly meeting to discuss patients with indications for complex cardiac devices and catheter ablation

2. Teaching:

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate specialist trainee teaching.

• Liaise with University of Tasmania, Department of Medicine and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in respect to the teaching of undergraduates and Registrars.

•  Assist with education, supervision and training of all health professionals.

3. Research:

• Maintain an active involvement in research.

4. Management:

• Responsible to Head of Department - Cardiology.

• Participation in committees or working groups relevant to specialty training, interests and expertise.

• Establishes and oversees activities to review resource utilisation and develop appropriate strategies plans and procedures for their efficient and effective use.

• Participate regularly in non-clinical work such as clinical meetings

4.  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.

5. 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.

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.
• Reasonable relocation 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.

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

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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

Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

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.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full-time day work (with on-call), working up to 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.

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Statement of Duties

 523653 Staff Specialist - Cardiology SMP1-11 (July 2025).pdf
 523653 Staff Specialist - Cardiology SMP1-11 (July 2025).docx

Applicant Guide

 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.doc

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply?

Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.   

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself.  Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.

For more information contact

Dr Nathan Dwyer
Head of Department - Cardiology
Phone: (03) 61668351
Email:  nathan.dwyer@ths.tas.gov.au    

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