Specialist Paediatrics role at Launceston General Hospital | Broad exposure to General Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine | RACP-accredited training environment | Supervision and teaching opportunities | Salary up to AUD $319,701 plus superannuation and allowances | Regional Tasmanian lifestyle with excellent work-life balance
Staff Specialist/Consultant – Paediatrics
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Blugibbon is recruiting a Staff Specialist in Paediatrics for a fixed-term part-time opportunity at Launceston General Hospital in northern Tasmania.
This role is suitable for a Paediatric Specialist Medical Practitioner seeking a regional hospital position with a broad general paediatrics caseload, neonatal exposure, junior doctor supervision, teaching opportunities, and participation in an on-call roster.
This opportunity may suit UK or Irish-trained Paediatricians exploring specialist doctor jobs in Australia, subject to eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Job Highlights
• Location: Launceston, Tasmania
• Specialty: Paediatrics
• Position: Staff Specialist / Specialist Medical Practitioner
• Hours: Up to 53.2 hours per fortnight
• Salary: AUD $222,789 – $319,701 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation and allowances
• Hospital: Launceston General Hospital
• On-call: Participation in an after-hours on-call roster required
About the Role
Launceston General Hospital is seeking a Paediatric Staff Specialist to join its paediatric service on a fixed-term part-time basis.
The department includes a 34-bed General Paediatric ward, a 12-bed Level 2 neonatal nursery, paediatric outpatient services, and a new Paediatric short stay unit. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day by registrars and HMO staff, with consultant oversight during working hours and overnight on-call cover.
The current medical team includes registrars, HMOs, a Senior Registrar, and Paediatric Consultants. The service also has an active education program and is accredited by RACP for Advanced Training in General Paediatrics with a Perinatal Component, Community/Developmental Paediatrics, and rural rotations.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide specialist paediatric care across public hospital inpatient and outpatient settings.
Responsibilities include:
• Providing specialist diagnosis, treatment, and care for paediatric patients
• Participating in the out-of-hours on-call roster
• Providing consultative support to other specialist units
• Supervising and teaching junior medical staff and medical students
• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs
• Maintaining timely and accurate clinical records
• Participating in quality improvement activities
• Contributing to approved clinical research where required
About the Hospital
Launceston General Hospital is a major regional hospital in northern Tasmania and provides a wide range of specialist services to the local and regional population.
The paediatric service offers exposure across general paediatrics, neonatal care, outpatient medicine, short stay paediatrics, and acute hospital-based care. The hospital has a strong teaching focus and supports junior doctors through structured education, supervision, and clinical training.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is AUD $222,789 – $319,701 per annum pro rata, plus 12% superannuation.
Additional benefits may include:
• Salary packaging options
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Private Patient Scheme or payment in lieu, subject to approval
• Continuing Professional Development allowance
• Professional development support
• Study leave
• Other applicable allowances
• Access to Fitness Passport
Eligibility
Applicants will need:
• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of current Paediatric specialty practice
• Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
• Ability to provide specialist services within allocated clinical privileges
UK and Irish-trained Paediatricians may be considered subject to their training, specialist assessment outcome, and eligibility for Australian medical registration.
Location
Launceston is one of Tasmania’s major regional centres, offering access to a well-established hospital network, schools, housing, food and wine regions, and outdoor lifestyle options.
The role offers a regional Tasmanian lifestyle while working within a structured public hospital paediatric service.
Apply Through Blugibbon
Blugibbon supports IMGs exploring permanent and fixed-term doctor jobs in Australia.
To discuss this Paediatric Staff Specialist opportunity in Tasmania, contact Blugibbon Medical Recruitment.
