The Team
The Launceston General Hospital is an accredited 450‑bed teaching hospital and the major referral hospital for Tasmania’s North and North‑West. It provides emergency and acute care, specialist services, inpatient and ambulatory care to Launceston and surrounding areas. The Launceston General Hospital is the largest employer in the region with around 2,300 staff.
It delivers quality services in a culture of respect and trust, with high levels of professionalism, focus on performance and achieving results. The hospital focuses on teamwork within the hospital and with community providers.
The hospital has a close working partnership with the University of Tasmania and works with many universities to provide clinical practice experience for students across Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Allied Health and Pharmacy.
The Clifford Craig Foundation is the community arm of the hospital. It aims to improve the health of the community through the provision of funding for innovative medical research, education of health professions, funding of medical equipment and patient facilities within the hospital. Its medical research program provides significant benefits for the people of the region.
Most importantly, all donations are spent in Northern Tasmania and are used to provide doctors, nurses and other health professionals with unique medical research opportunities that would be difficult to obtain at other regional hospitals. This gives the Launceston General Hospital a competitive edge to attract and retain skilled medical professionals to live and work in the Northern region of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Department of Health has supported the implementation of the Studer Program at Launceston General Hospital which commenced in October 2022. This program comprises nine key principles:
* Commit to Excellence
* Measure the important things
* Build a culture around service
* Develop leaders to develop people
* Focus on employee engagement
* Build individual accountability
* Align values with goals and accountability
* Communicate at all levels
* Recognise and reward success
The Department of Health
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial. The Department seeks to provide an environment that supports safe work practices, diversity and respect, employment opportunities and ongoing learning and development. The Department values the diverse backgrounds, skills and contributions of all employees and treats them and members of the community with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying in the workplace. All employees must uphold the State’s Service Principles and Code of Conduct which are found in the State Service Act 2000. The Department supports the Consumer and Community Engagement Principles.
Mission and Values
* Tobecaring
* Toberespectful
* Tobecompassionate
* Tobepersonandfamilycentred
* Improved consumer experience and health outcomes
* Safe, compassionate and evidence‑based care, which is centred on the needs of consumers, and provided in partnership with them.
* Connected and coordinated services
* Right care, right place, right time, with seamless, timely and smooth connections for people moving between care settings
* Efficient and sustainable services
* Evidence‑based health care and services provided in the most appropriate setting to deliver the best consumer outcomes and value to the Tasmanian community
* Strong partnerships with consumers and the community
* Informed and empowered consumers and community, actively participating in health service planning, design, delivery, evaluation and improvement
* Improved health and wellbeing
* Informed, involved consumers, supported to self‑manage and be partners in improving their health outcomes
The Role
* Manage the postgraduate medical education and training programme and pre‑vocational workforce within Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and ensure that this is in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Medical Council (AMC) through the Postgraduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania (PMCT). This includes liaison with specialist colleges and the University of Tasmania.
* Provide guidance and support to the junior medical workforce of Launceston General Hospital.
* Facilitate training and education sessions in accordance with Accreditation Standards.
* Liaise with the Post Graduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania to deliver a fostering environment and pathway for junior doctors.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia’s only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Multiple fixed‑term part‑time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a two‑year period. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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.
Salary
Visiting Medical Practitioners Level 1 – Visiting Medical Specialists Level 4: $254,149 – $445,341 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging.
* Salary range is in accordance with the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Agreement 2019.
In addition, the following allowances and benefits, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
* Other allowances as applicable.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
* Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Qualification in education/medical education.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‑employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
* 511943 Director of Clinical Training VS (Nov 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide
* Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the “Apply” button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Only agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role.
Contact
Name: A/Prof Viney K Joshi
Position: Executive Director Medical Services
Phone number: 0439 168 176
Email address: viney.joshi@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hearing about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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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).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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