Consultant Rheumatologist – Tasmania, Australia
Shape the future of Rheumatology in a progressive teaching hospital, while enjoying the unique lifestyle of Tasmania.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading teaching hospital in Northern Tasmania as a Consultant Rheumatologist, combining career advancement with an enviable lifestyle.
- Attractive Salary Package – up to $616,959 AUD (commensurate with experience).
- Teaching & Research – Play an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, with opportunities for quality improvement and research
- Supportive Team – Work within a well-established Department of Medicine with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care
- Lifestyle Balance – Live in Launceston, a thriving regional city surrounded by vineyards, mountains, and outdoor adventures, while still being just an hour’s flight to Melbourne
The Hospital
Launceston General Hospital is a major referral centre, providing high-quality care to a catchment of over 300,000 people across Northern Tasmania. With a strong focus on teaching, research, and innovation, Launceston Hospital offers the professional challenge of a tertiary-level environment alongside the support of a close-knit medical community.
The Role
As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will provide comprehensive outpatient services across Northern Tasmania, as well as inpatient consultations where required. You will also:
- Lead specialist Rheumatology clinics and coordinate patient care
- Provide expert advice and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity of care
- Mentor and supervise postgraduate trainees, and contribute to medical student teaching through the University of Tasmania
- Contribute to departmental research, clinical governance, and service development initiatives
This is an excellent opportunity to combine specialist practice with leadership in service design and delivery.
Requirements
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent recognised overseas specialist qualification (UK CCT, Irish CSCST, US ABIM, Canadian RCPSC, NZ Vocational Registration)
- Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated experience in clinical service delivery, teaching, and research within Rheumatology
The Location
Launceston is one of Australia’s most liveable regional cities, known for its heritage charm, thriving food and wine culture, and easy access to world-class outdoor pursuits. From hiking in Cradle Mountain to exploring the Tamar Valley wine region, life here offers both adventure and tranquillity.
- Affordable housing, easy commutes, and excellent schools
- Fantastic café scene and access to world-class food and wine
- Outdoor adventures on your doorstep – from beaches to bike trails and mountain hikes
- Family-friendly with a strong sense of community
Find out more about Launceston here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.