Position Vacant: Royal Hobart Hospital – Staff Specialist (General Surgery)

Role: Staff Specialist (General Surgery)

Location: General Surgery Royal Hobart Hospital

Employment Type: Full Time

Period of Appointment: Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing 02 February 2026 until 01 February 2027.

About the Role
The Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist (General Surgery) (Fellow) vacancy.

It is ideally suited to a surgeon that has recently been awarded a Fellowship in General Surgery (or will be prior to the commencement of employment). Much of the clinical work in this role involves managing acute / emergency cases as part of the Department of General Surgery’s Emergency Surgical Unit (ESU). There is also involvement in outpatient and elective services. The RHH Department of General Surgery offers the major sub-specialty areas (colorectal, UGI, HPB, breast, endocrine) and there would be opportunities for exposure to those fields of interest to the successful candidate.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Salary

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.

** 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

📅  Applications close: Sunday 20 July, 2025 11:55 PMA EST

📩  For more information: Dr Luke Rayner, Head of Department, General Surgery.   E: [email protected]

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