Staff Specialist - General Surgery (529724) Australia, Tas Oct 11, 2024 About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.The North West Region is seeking a General Surgeon to join a department of four surgeons to provide broad general surgery care in a regional setting.The department provides care to the North West of Tasmania and is supported by four surgical registrars.The position covers elective and emergency work.The role: Provide skilled and high-quality specialist General Surgery services for the patients of the North West, within the limits of specified clinical privileges.Details of Appointment Permanent, full-time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 February 2025.Notwithstanding hours to 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.Specialist Medical Practitioners Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,489 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 (Tasmanian State Service) Award.Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,389 per annum, pro rata.Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata.Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees.Other allowances as applicable.Essential Criteria: Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.Current Driver's Licence.*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.Desirable Criteria: Fellow of the Royal Australasian Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction checks in the following areas: Crimes of violence Sex-related offences Serious drug offences Crimes involving dishonesty Serious traffic offences Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Application Process: Apply Online.Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.#J-18808-Ljbffr