Deliver Comprehensive Older Persons’ Care in a Progressive Tertiary Service
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Geriatrician to join the Aged Care Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
This is a great opportunity to work within a large, well-established geriatric service delivering acute, subacute and community-based care across Hobart. With a strong education and research focus, this role provides both clinical breadth and academic opportunity in a highly collegial environment.
- Strong multidisciplinary and supportive team culture
- Lifestyle benefits of living in Tasmania - combining natural beauty with vibrant city living in Hobart
- Participate in continuous quality improvement, peer review, audit and Service Development
- Opportunities to develop research interests and academic leadership
- Remuneration Package up to AUD $600k (commensurate with experience)
The Role
The Aged Care Department provides services across three Hobart sites, with 106 inpatient beds spanning Acute Older Persons’ Care, GEM, and BPSD rehabilitation, plus a 12-bed GEM at Home programme. The service includes 18 geriatricians supported by Registrars, Interns, and RMOs, with plans to expand geriatric involvement in the Emergency Department, including a potential dedicated Older Persons’ ED role. You will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient geriatric services and contribute to community-based care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering specialist Geriatric Medicine services across acute, subacute and community settings
- Managing referrals and providing consultative services within the hospital, including shared-care orthogeriatrics
- Coordinating follow-up care and maintaining strong communication with General Practitioners and community providers
- Participating in inpatient rounds and scheduled outpatient clinics
- Contributing to outreach programs, including regional TAZREACH clinics (optional participation)
- Engaging in after-hours roster and on-call services
The department provides a diverse outpatient program supported by a dedicated aged care clinic nurse and closely linked to the co-located Community Rehabilitation Unit.
Clinics include:
- Memory disorders
- Falls and balance
- Movement disorders
- Geriatric oncology
- Continence
- Pain management
Essential Requirements
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent overseas specialist qualification (CCT UK, CSCST -Ireland, ABIM - USA, RCPSC – Canada, Vocational Registration - NZ)
- Be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Commitment to teaching and mentoring junior medical staff
- Engagement in research and service improvement
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Dedication to consumer-centred, compassionate geriatric care
The Location
Hobart offers a rare combination of career development and lifestyle. As Australia’s second-oldest capital city, it is known for its relaxed pace, strong sense of community, and outstanding natural surroundings.
You will enjoy:
- A vibrant food and arts scene, including MONA and Salamanca Market
- Easy access to hiking, sailing, beaches and national parks
- Affordable living compared with mainland capitals
- A welcoming, family-friendly environment with excellent schools
Tasmania is a place where doctors can truly balance a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life.
What Head Medical can do for you
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