Are you an experienced Specialty Doctor looking to advance your career in Mental Health within a supportive, multidisciplinary team?
Join the Royal Hobart Hospital and make a real impact while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Tasmania, Australia’s island state renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant communities.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with access to senior consultant support
- Professional development opportunities including teaching and clinical supervision
- Outstanding lifestyle in Hobart – combining city living with access to wilderness, coastlines, and world-class food and culture
- Competitive salary $128,750 – $183,340 p.a (commensurate with experience)
The Role
The Royal Hobart Hospital is the largest tertiary referral centre in Tasmania, offering comprehensive mental health, emergency, and acute care services. The hospital provides a dynamic, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on patient-centered care, education, and professional development. You will join a culture that values collaboration, quality, and innovation while making a tangible difference in the community.
As a Specialty Doctor you will provide after-hours medical coverage across Mental Health Services, including the Emergency Department, inpatient units, and Short Stay Units. You will work with a high level of autonomy while liaising closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities include:
- Assess and manage patients referred by the Emergency Department and in inpatient wards
- Document and maintain accurate clinical records, including admissions, progress, and discharge
- Participate in discharge planning and provide guidance to junior doctors, residents, and medical students
- Contribute to quality improvement, teaching, and professional development initiatives
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
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.