Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine

Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine Launceston General Hospital - Thrive Where You Work and Live

Nestled in the heart of Northern Tasmania, Launceston offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity. With its vibrant food and wine scene, stunning natural surroundings, and welcoming community, Launceston is more than just a place to work – it’s a place to thrive. Whether you're seeking career growth, a relaxed lifestyle, chasing adventure or access to world-class nature, Launceston provides an exceptional setting to live, work, and grow.

Join our dedicated Emergency Medicine team as a Staff Specialist and make a real difference in patient care across our northern hospitals network. This permanent position offers the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact community health outcomes. 

If you're passionate about emergency medicine and want to be part of a team that puts patients first, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers stability, professional growth, and the opportunity to serve your community in a meaningful way.

What We're Looking For

• Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent
• Current registration with AHPRA or eligible for registration
• 4+ years of experience as an Emergency Staff Specialist
• Demonstrated senior level experience, special interest or higher training in key subspeciality areas such as Research, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Paediatrics, Trauma or Toxicology.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Lead clinical decision-making in high-pressure situations
• Mentor junior medical staff and students and contribute to their professional development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities
• Support emergency department growth and development through expertise in key special interest areas

Where you’ll Work

• 43-bed unit with over 45,000 annual presentations and a 30% admission rate
• Referral centre for Northern Tasmania
• High-acuity, broad-spectrum caseload—including a significant paediatric component—supported by all major specialties and an ICU with ECMO capability
• Consultants provide direct clinical supervision from 8am until midnight, seven days a week with an on-call service outside these hours.
• A FACEM group with expertise in ultrasound, paediatrics, retrieval, international EM, medical education and leadership. 
• ACEM accreditation for 24 months of Emergency Registrar Training, including TS4 (late phase training).

Why Choose Us

We offer a comprehensive package that recognises your professional expertise while supporting your personal wellbeing. You'll receive competitive remuneration aligned with public sector standards, generous leave entitlements, and access to professional development opportunities. Our hospitals serve diverse communities, providing rich learning experiences and the satisfaction of meaningful work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their best work. Flexible working arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time and part time position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January 2026.

*notwithstanding hours and start date 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, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

• The remuneration package for this position, based on classification as a Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 9, starts at $484,000 per annum, with potential for higher earnings dependant on seniority, in accordance with the current Specialist Medical Practitioner Award (Tasmania)

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 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.