About the Tasmanian State Service 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.
The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Psychiatrist vacancy for Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS), Adult Mental Health Services – South.
Tasmania has a lot to offer as a destination to work, live and play, with a natural environment and quality of life unique to a small capital city.
In Hobart, you are never more than ten minutes away from a beach, national parks, or an award-winning restaurant.
We offer:
Attractive salary including salary packaging.
Flexible work/life balance A multi-disciplinary work environment Professional Development The role:
As part of a multidisciplinary mental health service delivering high-quality mental health care, the Psychiatrist:
Provides comprehensive general inpatient and community psychiatric services in Tasmania.
Acts as a consultant to mental health professionals regarding the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
Undertakes supervisory responsibilities with Registrars/Career Medical Officers, Resident Medical Officers, and other medical staff as required.
Mental Health Services:
State-wide Mental Health Services (SMHS) is a leader in the healthcare industry, providing a comprehensive suite of mental health services.
Available roles for Staff Specialist – Psychiatrists in SMHS Adult Mental Health Service South include the provision of services in:
Community-based Mental Health Services.
The acute general adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The general adult Consultation-Liaison psychiatric service in the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Rehabilitation and extended care facilities.
Step-up and step-down facilities in the community.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full-time, day worker position (with on-call) working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: $210,000 - $301,349 per annum.
Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Eligibility:
Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.
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.
The following checks will be conducted:
Conviction checks in various areas.
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge.
Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application.
For more information (Contact Officer)
Dr Lennie Woo
Position: Clinical Director - Adult Mental Health Services
Phone: (03) 6166 7528
E-mail:
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers shaped by their unique characteristics.
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