Specialist Consultant

Staff Specialist Microbiologist – Public Hospital Pathology

Location: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Type: Fixed-Term | Part-Time (up to 22.8 hrs/fortnight) | On-call required

Salary: $222,789 - $319,701 p.a. pro rata + 12% super + extensive benefits

About the Role

Join a leading public pathology service supporting a major regional hospital and Northern Tasmania. Work alongside pathologists, scientists, technicians, and infectious diseases clinicians, providing specialist microbiology advice, diagnostic support, leave coverage, and collaboration with infection prevention and control teams.

Key Requirements:

• Clinical microbiology service experience
• Bench-level microbiology expertise
• Communication of critical microbiology results
• Collaboration with Infectious Diseases and Infection Control teams
• Teaching and research capability
• Strong laboratory safety knowledge

Eligibility

• Specialist registration; or
• IMG on specialist pathway; or
• IMG with recognised overseas specialist qualification and relevant experience
• International candidates can be considered.

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• CPD allowance
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Private practice options
• Relocation assistance
• Study leave and professional development support
• Fitness and wellbeing benefits

Why Tasmania?

Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, stunning wilderness, world-class food and wine, short commutes, affordable living, and exceptional work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in a regional healthcare setting.

Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire for further information or a 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