The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking interest from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for a Staff Specialist – Orthopaedic Surgeon vacancy.
Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The RHH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers services in the major Orthopaedic sub-specialty areas (with the exception of spinal surgery) and there would be regular opportunities for exposure to those areas of interest to the successful candidate. Depending upon the qualifications and interest of the incumbent, there may also be the opportunity to be involved with other teaching and research activities.
The Orthopaedic Department is staffed by > 10 Orthopaedic Surgical Consultants, in a mix of Staff Specialist and Visiting Medical Practitioner roles.
Consultant staff areas of expertise which can accommodate Fellow exposure includes advanced upper limb surgery, lower limb arthroplasty including anterior approach hip arthroplasty, robotic assisted knee arthroplasty, ankle arthroplasty.
The Role
This role has been established to fulfil several targeted activities aimed to improve the delivery of timely surgical services to trauma patients and assist in the coordination and training of surgical Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and Registrars. It is ideally suited to a surgeon who has recently been awarded Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery or will do so prior to the commencement of employment.
The Orthopaedic General and Trauma Surgery Fellow will be a member of Surgical Services, and the role will involve a mix of four key objectives:
* the undertaking of approved Orthopaedic surgical in-patient and out-patient services,
* participation in Consultant after-hours rosters,
* provision of leadership and mentoring for junior staff including surgical RMOs and registrars,
* assisting with quality improvement, audit and service improvement within Surgical Services.
A few of our benefits:
* Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
* Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
* Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
* Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
* Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
* Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
Salary
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.
Essential Requirements
* Holds specialist registration
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 February 2026.
What do I submit with my application?
Please ensure your application includes:
* A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
* A current CV
* The contact details of two referees
* Qualifications and supporting documents
How to Apply?
Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.
In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.
Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
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