Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurology Specialist (514272)

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurology Specialist vacancy. We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Paediatric Neurologist to join our collaborative and supportive team. The ideal candidate will possess recent hands‑on experience in both inpatient and outpatient Paediatric Neurology, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in clinical practice. If you are dedicated to advancing paediatric health in a vibrant, team‑oriented environment, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we? Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The RHH is the major paediatric and neonatal referral service, as well as the major university teaching hospital for Tasmania. It has a 32‑bed paediatric and adolescent wards, including 4 short‑stay units and 4 high‑dependency units. It also has a 12‑bed Neonatal and Paediatric ICU (NPICU) and is co‑located with a 16‑bed Special Care Nursery. The units are staffed 24 hours a day by registrars and residents with in‑house consultant cover during working hours and on call overnight. The Paediatrics department runs a busy, active, and diverse outpatient department, with various subspecialists and allied health team members. The Department of Women’s, Adolescent and Children’s Services is a supportive, coherent, and highly functioning team which is motivated to meet the service needs of our community.

The Role

Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to paediatric and adolescent patients and their families/carers.

Facilitate the further development and delivery of best practice paediatric neurology services to children and adolescents in Tasmania.

Provide services to the School of Medicine through the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Tasmania in undergraduate teaching and learning.

Promote and participate in research in the area of paediatric neurological medicine.

Actively pursue improved outcomes for paediatric and adolescent patients with neurological conditions by participating in:

Post‑graduate teaching

Audit and evaluation

Benefits

Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).

Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well‑respected team.

Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.

Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.

Relocation support packages plus accommodation support upon arrival.

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‑oriented lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland. Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities. In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and like the only future worth pursuing.

Salary Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award. 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.

Allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,786 pro‑rate per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).

Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 pro‑rate per annum.

Relocation allowance.

On‑call allowance % of base salary.

All other allowances as per current Award.

Subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of base salary plus on‑call, pro‑rate of additional payment will be paid from PPS. If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.

Other Benefits

You will have access to a salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year and other eligible benefits.

Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Department of Health has achieved “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.

Accommodation and relocation costs are available.

Details of Appointment Fixed‑term full‑time day work (with on‑call), working 76 hours per fortnight for the period 10 March 2026 until 4 May 2026.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‑time, part‑time and casual vacancies.

Essential Requirements

Holds specialist registration;

Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway;

Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality;

Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job must satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

Crimes of violence

Sex‑related offences

Serious drug offences

Crimes involving dishonesty

Identification check

Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

Recognition as a Paediatric Neurology Specialist by the completion of the Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) training or equivalent.

Documents

514272, 529208 Consultant Paediatric Neurology Specialist SMP1‑11 (June 2024) CSU.pdf

514272, 529208 Consultant Paediatric Neurology Specialist SMP1‑11 (June 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

0. Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf

0. Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

What do I submit with my application? Please ensure your application includes:

A 1‑2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties

A current CV

The contact details of two referees

Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply? Please click the “Apply now” button on this screen.

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties. Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person. PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.

Contact Dr Melissa Lambeth Staff Specialist; Head of Department – Paediatric Medicine Phone: (03) 6166 8146 Email: melissa.lambeth@ths.tas.gov.au

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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