Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics - 2500 Per Day

MedRecruit Limited; Launceston; On-site; AUD 461,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation included

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide locum cover in Tasmania. The role involves day shifts with on-call duties at a 300-bed public hospital in the Launceston region, with duties rostered across the shift pattern.

Assignment runs from 4 to 31 January 2026. Travel and accommodation are included; rates are all-inclusive. Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner and be available for the full rostered period.

Qualifications

• Must have current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.
• Locum cover required from 4–31 January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide day shifts and on-call coverage as rostered.

Job description

Locum cover is required from 4 - 31 January 2026.

Position Details:

• Shift times: Day Work + On Call
• Rate: $2,500 per day + $140 on call (when rostered). Pro rata rate of $250 per hour applies for every hour worked during on call.

Benefits:

• Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

This job is in demand and not all shifts may still be available. Once you have applied a recruitment consultant will be in touch to discuss.

Must have current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.

This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services. This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife