Specialist-level role in Northern Tasmania, work within Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service, strong clinical microbiology and infectious diseases focus, collaboration with LGH Infectious Diseases team, pro-rata salary up to $319,701, CPD allowance, relocation support up to $15,000, flexible part-time hours (22.8 hrs/fortnight), research and teaching involvement
Staff Specialist / Consultant – Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
An opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases to join the Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service in Launceston, Tasmania.
This fixed-term, part-time role is suited to a specialist doctor with experience in clinical microbiology, diagnostic advice, infection control and infectious diseases support. The position is based in Northern Tasmania and provides clinical and diagnostic support to Pathology and the Infectious Diseases team at Launceston General Hospital.
International Medical Graduates with recognised specialist qualifications or doctors currently on the specialist pathway are encouraged to enquire.
The Role
You will work within the Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service, which provides pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the wider northern region of Tasmania.
The role supports the Staff Specialist Microbiologist and provides clinical and diagnostic advice to pathology, treating teams and the Infectious Diseases Department. The position also provides leave cover for the Staff Specialist Microbiologist during periods of absence.
This is a fixed-term, part-time appointment, working up to 22.8 hours per fortnight, with hours negotiable for the successful applicant. The role is available from as soon as possible until 20 April 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
• Providing clinical microbiology and diagnostic advice
• Supporting pathology and infectious diseases services
• Communicating critical microbiology results to treating teams
• Working closely with the hospital’s Infectious Diseases service and infection control unit
• Providing bench-level clinical microbiology advice
• Supporting teaching, research and laboratory safety standards
• Providing leave cover for the Staff Specialist Microbiologist as required
The Hospital and Service
Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service is the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. It supports Launceston General Hospital, general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals across the region.
The service includes a multidisciplinary team of scientists, technicians, non-technical staff and pathologists, delivering pathology services to patients across Northern Tasmania.
Launceston General Hospital is one of Tasmania’s major public hospitals and provides services to a broad regional population across Northern Tasmania.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is:
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3
$222,789 – $319,701 per annum, pro rata
Plus 12% superannuation
Additional benefits may include:
Salary packaging options
• Motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
• Private Practice Scheme participation or allowance in lieu
• Continuing Professional Development allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for eligible overseas appointees
• Travel and relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible interstate appointees
• Study leave and professional development support
• Access to Fitness Passport facilities across Tasmania
Other allowances as applicable
Eligibility
Applicants should hold, or be eligible for, specialist registration in Australia.
This role may also suit:
• International Medical Graduates on the specialist pathway
• IMGs with recognised overseas specialist qualifications
• Specialists assessed as having sufficient experience in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases
• Doctors eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia
A current Working with Children Registration may be required depending on position requirements.
Location
Launceston is located in Northern Tasmania and offers a regional lifestyle with access to natural scenery, food and wine regions, outdoor activities and a strong local community.
Tasmania’s public health system provides the opportunity to work in a connected healthcare environment while living in one of Australia’s most distinctive regional locations
Apply or Enquire
For a confidential discussion about this Staff Specialist Microbiology and Infectious Diseases opportunity in Tasmania, contact Blugibbon Medical Recruitment.
This role may suit Australian-trained specialists, UK and Irish-trained doctors, and International Medical Graduates seeking specialist doctor jobs in Australia.
