Lead Infectious Diseases Care in Tasmania – Combine Clinical Excellence with Lifestyle Benefits
Step into a senior leadership role at Launceston General Hospital and shape the future of infectious diseases services in Tasmania. This is a rare opportunity to lead the Infectious Diseases Unit, provide expert patient care, mentor the next generation of clinicians, and contribute to research and service innovation- all while enjoying Tasmania’s quality of life.
- Lead the Infectious Diseases Unit, providing guidance and strategic oversight.
- Deliver specialist services in infectious diseases and microbial genomics across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Participate in the after-hours on-call roster, ensuring high-quality care for all patients.
- Mentor trainee doctors, nurses, and medical students, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Collaborate with Public Health Services Tasmania, universities, and professional colleges to drive innovation and research.
- Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and service leadership.
- Salary Package up to $650k per annum (commensurate with experience)
The Role
You will be based in a major referral hospital in Tasmania, delivering comprehensive healthcare services across medical, surgical, and specialist domains. The hospital fosters clinical excellence, research, and teaching, providing staff with a collaborative environment to lead innovations in patient care.
As Head of Department your responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality infectious diseases care to both public and private patients.
- Coordinating outpatient clinics and contributing to the consultative service across Hospitals North.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the IDU team, including staffing and the after-hours roster.
- Leading quality improvement initiatives, participating in research, and ensuring compliance with WH&S and child-safe standards.
- Acting as a role model and mentor, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development.
- Engaging with patients, families, and care providers to ensure continuity of care and consumer-focused service delivery.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Expertise in infectious diseases and microbial genomics.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a hospital setting.
- Strong ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to continuous service improvement, quality, and patient safety.
Essential Requirements
- Specialist registration, or
- International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway, or
- IMG with a recognized overseas specialist qualification and sufficient experience in the specialty.
- Registration/licences must remain current and valid at all times.
Desirable
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.
- Experience in microbial genomics.
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.