Department of Health, Tasmania
Staff Specialist - Cardiology
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Staff Specialist - Cardiology
Cardiologist – Northern Heart Centre (Launceston General Hospital)
Location: Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania
The Northern Heart Centre is the clinical and operational lynchpin of cardiac care delivery for Tasmania’s north and northwest. The Department of Health is seeking a specialist Cardiologist to lead this vital service in a permanent role, ensuring world-class care for patients who depend on it.
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About the Role
Reporting directly to the Clinical Director, this position is a permanent full-time day worker with an on-call component (up to 76 hours per fortnight). The role carries a unique opportunity to ultimately apply for the newly created Director, Northern Heart Centre position, which allows eligibility to work across both roles on alternate fortnights.
Key Responsibilities
As a Cardiologist at the Northern Heart Centre, you will play a critical role in:
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Patient Care & Clinical Leadership:
- Deliver comprehensive cardiovascular assessment, diagnosis, and management for admitted and referred patients.
- Perform and interpret a broad range of cardiac investigations and interventions (in alignment with scope of practice).
- Contribute to emergency acute cardiac response and after-hours on-call rosters.
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Teaching & Supervision:
- Offer clinical education to junior medical staff, registrars, students, and allied health professionals.
- Provide expert guidance to aspiring colleagues in medical training programs.
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Service Delivery:
- Work seamlessly across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings at Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
- Ensure high standards of care across LGH’s cardiology programs, upholding the Trust’s **north or northwest Tasmania cardiovascular service delivery.
Why the Northern Heart Centre – And Why Tasmania?
Working in physical and commercial hub of LHC, Launceston offers more than just a dynamic career—it provides the chance to live in a region celebrated for its quality of life. Wherever your interests lie—nature, culture, or culinary adventure—Launceston delivers.
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A Quality of Life Unmatched
- Four distinct seasons (and the best year-round weather in Australia for many months).
- Award-winning vineyards (Tamar Valley, the undisputed wine region of Tasmania.
- World-class seafood and fresh produce—the region is Tasmania’s farming heartland.
- Outdoor paradise: trophy fishing, jurisdiction that includes some of Tasmania’s largest alpine national parks and beautiful beaches) and adventure lumps as well as swimming in the town’s Cataract Gorge or skiing just a single hour away from वनमायथा
- Fewer commute times in the parkno Januettense landable Gruntly options
- A proud, welcoming community with a ‘Tasmanian spirit’ valued for its individuality
Commercial & Professional Benefits
Salary & Structure
- Competitive remuneration (Level 9 Specialist Medical Practitioner). Starting salary $288,000 p.a., with a 10% management allowance applied. Senior pathways (up to $500,000 p.a. in alignment with the Statewide Specialist Medical Practitioner Agreements). Potential for higher earnings with position approval.
- Strategic private sector allowances & schemes:
- Provision of a motor vehicle (or $28,786 transport allowance).
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance of $17,483 p.a.
- 35% salary or Private Practice cash-in-lieu (if admitted, or 35% flat rate if not).
- Salary packaging opportunities (up to $9,010 tax-effective work compensation and $2,650 annual meals & entertainment benefits).
Unique Offerings
- Flexible daytime + on-call contract structure supporting work-life balance.
- Generous relocation/entry assistance up to $15,000 for approved candidates.
- Professional recognition & growth:
- Fitness Passport – Over 40+ facilities, family-friendly at less than $30 per week.
- Accelerated development paths (towards upper levels of clinical director responsibilities).
- Diverse leave provisions: Study leave, long service, and karoshi-disengaged support.
Department Stands Out
- Carer Accredited Employer stimulating carer and elderly family members’ support Under Tasmanian law, including workplace adjustments per Carer Recognition Act 2023
- Inclusive environment:
- LGBTIQA+ support, revealing deference of disability employees
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community hiring support
- Normatively, equity, diverse partnership-building programs through consensus
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Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Correct qualifications/registration are mandatory. We welcome practitioners at all career stages:
- Proven specialist cardiology or eligibility for speciality pathway recognition.
- Applications preferred (but not restricted) to:
- VMGs on their specialist pathway.
- International Medical Graduates (IMG) with Tasmanian Credentials Assessment satisfaction (applications.
Essential Documentation
- [Download Statement of Duties for full detail on desired competencies](https://www.document.
- [Full Applicant’s Guide & Process](Attachment Link..
How to Apply
🔗 Apply online through the provided link on the relevant vacancy page.
Key selection requirements must be directly addressed in a concisely written document
- Technical descriptions or referencing assignment protocols not written here; practical requirements isn’t should be outlined alongside **statement of duties.
- Note: Statements of expertise themselves cannot be submitted as attached papers.
- Please review Selection criteria as framing your applicant data specifically.
Apply today—we are open to starting as soon as workable.
Contact For Queries
Name: Dr Matthew Lee Archer (matthew.lee-archer@ths.tas.gov.au) Number: (03) 677 7-6777 Director Admissions}, Regional Support.
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