Staff Specialist - Clinical and Laboratory Haematology (529224)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 306,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private vehicle allowance

CPD allowance

Private patient scheme

On-call allowance

Relocation package

Accommodation allowance

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania invites applications for a Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist – Permanent Part Time based in Launceston. You will join the Northern Cancer Service, delivering diagnostic and consultative haematology care across inpatient and outpatient settings, with teaching and research activities supported by a dedicated team.

The role provides on-call duties, a structured salary range, and relocation/ allowances as part of the package, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of haematology

Responsibilities

• Provide a diagnostic and consultative service for inpatients and outpatients in adult haematology.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Undertake quality improvement and research activities.

Job description

Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist– Permanent Part Time position

If you are a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist looking for an exciting opportunity in an expanding cancer service, We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist to join the Northern Cancer Service, based in Launceston.

About The Northern Cancer Service

The Tasmanian Health Service seeks a Clinical and Laboratory Haematologist to join the Northern Cancer Service. The Northern Cancer Service is an integrated cancer service operating across three sites in Northern Tasmania, providing Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology services. The position will be based at the W.P. Holman Clinic in Launceston providing inpatient and outpatient care. It will also provide outreach outpatient services to the North West Cancer Centre in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe.

The Team

You will be joining a team of six other friendly and motivated haematology consultants who exhibit a strong culture of collegiality. You can expect to enjoy a high degree of cooperation and cohesion both within the Northern Cancer Service and more broadly across the hospital's various specialities. The Northern Cancer Service remains focused on our values of integrity, innovation, collaboration and compassion. The Service has a clinical trials and research unit, running a range of phase 2 & 3 trials and a rigorous MDT meeting program. The role includes both clinical and laboratory work in addition to various teaching opportunities through trainee support, post graduate teaching, and potential involvement with UTAS.

The Role

• Provide a diagnostic and consultative service for inpatients and outpatients in adult haematology at the Northern Cancer Service.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching and post graduate teaching.
• Undertake quality improvement and research activities.

Further information on the Northern Cancer Service is available on our website: Northern Cancer Service – Northern Cancer Service (health.tas.gov.au).

Why Tasmania?

Tasmania offers a unique blend of professional and personal fulfillment. With pristine wilderness, award-winning culinary experiences, and a vibrant cultural scene, living in Tasmania provides an extraordinary quality of life and affordable real estate. Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors or enjoying local dining and events, Tasmania is the ideal place to pursue an active and enriching lifestyle.

Details of Appointment

Permanent part time, day worker (with on call) working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join the team.

• notwithstanding hours may 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 and part-time vacancies.

Base salary

In accordance with the current Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025.

• Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $305,539 per annum pro rata.
• Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 - $319,701 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025.

Allowances

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum.
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum.
• Private Patient Scheme: 35% of base salary.
• On-call allowance (based on 1 in 6): 6.7% of full-time base salary.
• Relocation package and accommodation allowance available.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of haematology or eligible for specialist registration
• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent