The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call), position working 76 hours per fortnight, for a period of three years commencing as soon as able to join our team.Why Tasmania?Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to work with the Clinical Director - Surgical and Perioperative to assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist orthopaedic medical care to patients attending North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Burnie and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), Latrobe.This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and are driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.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.Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $210,000 – Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $288,000 with further salary increments available.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available, but not limited to:Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35%North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20%Professional Development Allowance of up to $16,000 per annumFully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu up to $27,535 per annumSalary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022What we can offer:Contemporary, well equipped work environmentsFlexible work/life balanceAttractive Salary PackageDynamic team environmentCommitment to ongoing professional developmentSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialtyApplicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Current Driver's LicenceThe 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:Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.Please Note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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