GP Liaison Consultant (512231)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 325,000 - 367,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Visiting Medical Practitioner for fixed-term part-time work to enhance continuity of patient care between primary and hospital sectors in Tasmania. The role involves addressing barriers to clinical handover and access to inpatient and outpatient services, with duties including supervision of junior medical staff and discharge summaries.

Salary aligns with Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners terms, and the role offers part-time hours up to 36 per

Qualifications

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
• Public hospital system experience is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualifications in General Practice or Rural Generalist Medicine are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enhancement of continuity and safety of patient care between primary and hospital sectors by identifying barriers to effective clinical handover and patient access.
• Monitoring and evaluation of communication between primary care and hospital sectors.
• Supervising Junior Medical staff in discharge summaries and bedside teaching.

Skills

Medical liaison

Clinical handover

Public hospital experience

Education

General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Postgraduate qualifications in General Practice or Rural Generalist Medicine

Job description

Enhancement of the continuity and safety of patient care between the primary and hospital sector by identifying barriers to effective clinical handover and barriers to patient access to inpatient and outpatient services and leading activities to reduce these barriers.

Monitoring and evaluation of communication between the primary care and hospital sectors.

Supporting and supervising Junior Medical staff in appropriate and timely Discharge Summaries and some bedside teaching

The Role

• Enhancement of the continuity and safety of patient care between the primary and hospital sector by identifying barriers to effective clinical handover and barriers to patient access to inpatient and outpatient services and leading activities to reduce these barriers.
• Monitoring and evaluation of communication between the primary care and hospital sectors.
• Supporting and supervising Junior Medical staff in appropriate and timely Discharge Summaries and some bedside teaching

You will need

• Knowledge of local General Practice and Rural Generalist faculties of the RACGP and ACRRM.
• Understanding of Primary Health Networks and ability to work with PHN priorities.
• Experience in the public hospital system and desirably at the relevant hospital.

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.

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Details of appointment

Multiple Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 36 hours per fortnight, from 11 Jan 2027 to 30 Jun 2029. 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

Visiting Medical Practitioners Level 1-2 from $324,839 to $366,590 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Agreement 2022

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in General Practice, Rural Generalist Medicine or

Other Relevant Experience

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

• GP Liaison Consultant (VP1-2).pdf

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide 2026.docx

Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Assoc Prof Viney Joshi

Executive Director of Medical Services

• 6777 4796

[e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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