Specialist Consultant

Staff Specialist – Cardiology

Location: Launceston, Tasmania

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $222,789 – $319,701 p.a. + allowances (total package up to $500K+)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Join a leading cardiac service delivering care across northern Tasmania. Based at a major tertiary hospital, you will provide high-quality cardiology services across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings. Reporting to the Clinical Director, this role blends clinical excellence, procedural work, and teaching, with opportunities to contribute to service development and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive cardiology assessment, diagnosis, and management
• Perform and interpret cardiac investigations and procedures
• Participate in on-call and acute cardiac response
• Supervise and educate junior medical staff and trainees

Essential Criteria

• Specialist registration or eligibility in Cardiology (Australia)
• IMG candidates on specialist pathway or with recognised qualifications
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and commitment to patient care

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with 12% super and generous allowances
• Relocation support up to $15,000 + salary packaging benefits
• CPD allowance, vehicle allowance, and private practice options
• Flexible on-call roster and full-time hours
• Opportunity to also apply for Director of Cardiology role
• Career progression, study leave, and professional development support
• Fitness passport and additional employee benefits

International candidates can be considered

Why Launceston?

Enjoy a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle with short commutes, stunning national parks, and world-class wineries. From Cataract Gorge to the Tamar Valley, Launceston offers vibrant food culture, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming community—perfect for balancing career and lifestyle.

Enquire today for more details or a full position description.

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.
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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