Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist

The Role:

The Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality mental health care within the limits of the specified clinical privileges and, in accordance with Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the occupant will:

• Act as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers including general practitioners and other agencies regarding the assessment and management of individuals requiring mental health care.
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities with Paediatric Psychiatric Registrars and other medical staff as required/ appropriate

You will need:

• Extensive experience and skills in child and adolescent psychiatry, in a range of practice settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to a multidisciplinary service model with the ability to deal effectively with interpersonal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to convey psychiatric knowledge effectively to fellow staff, service providers and patients/clients.
• Psychiatric interests in areas relevant to this position, including research experience and publications. 
• Understanding of the National and State Mental Health policy frameworks as they impact on the provision of clinical services.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 30 June 2028.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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.

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioners 

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

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

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
• Motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata 
• Subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of base salary plus on-call, pro rata) 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.
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata 
• Professional development. 
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• other allowances as applicable.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 532587 - Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist WACS (South) (Jan 2026).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sean Beggs
Position: Clinical Director - Women's and Children's Services
Phone number: 03 6166 8***
Email address: **********@ths.tas.gov.au 

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Applications close 11:55PM Sunday 15 March 2026