Staff Specialist - Gynaecological Oncologist (509866) Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - WACS
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification: Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
Employment type: Full Time
Region: South
Location: Royal Hobart Hospital
The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Gynaecological Oncology is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Gynaecological Oncologist position.
Suitable applicants should hold a Certificate of Gynaecologic Oncology (CGO) from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent international qualifications.
Additionally, any applicant in the final stages of their CGO training would be welcome to apply for the position.
Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest hospital and tertiary referral centre.
As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
The Department of Gynaecologic Oncology forms part of the Department of Women's and Children's services at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The service is based in Hobart but does offer an outreach service in Launceston in the North of the state.
Key Responsibilities: Providing surgery for women with gynaecological cancers, genetic risk of cancer, genital tract dysplasia including colposcopy and complex benign gynaecological conditions such as placenta accreta spectrum.
In addition to surgery, the role involves outpatient clinics, regular multidisciplinary team meetings, on-call commitments and outreach clinics at the Launceston General Hospital.
The position is supported by a full-time nursing Gynaecological Cancer Care Co-ordinator.
The department of Gynaecologic Oncology also has a full-time senior registrar/Fellow that works exclusively in the department, along with junior medical officer support.
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.
Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
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.
In Tasmania, you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work.
Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection.
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 $28,389 pro rata per annum.
Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 pro rata per annum.
On-call allowance % of Base Salary.
All other allowances as per current Award.
Details of Appointment:
Permanent, full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible from 3 February 2025.
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 and part-time vacancies.
Minimum Requirements: Holds specialist registration; or Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway.
Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an IMG with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and sufficient experience in the specialty.
Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
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:
Conviction checks in the following areas: Crimes of violence Sex-related offences Serious drug offences Crimes involving dishonesty How to Apply?
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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.
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