Population Screening and Cancer Prevention (PSCP) service is seeking applications from interested suitably qualified Specialist Breast Radiologists to fill a permanent vacancy.

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative breast radiology specialist who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to positive health outcomes for the Tasmanian community. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in breast diagnostic radiology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. A passion for continuous improvement, teaching, and professional development is highly valued, as is a commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care. Applicants who are motivated to contribute to service innovation, research, and a supportive team environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who are we?

The PSCP unit is the Tasmanian Government’s cancer screening authority and the leading source of information on cancer screening and prevention in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Breast Cancer Centre is a new contemporary facility to create a comprehensive hub for public breast imaging in Tasmania, bringing together BreastScreen Tasmania’s successful screening and assessment services, the Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service, and support services for patients with, or at risk of, breast cancer.

The new state-of-the-art Centre will enable the expansion of public breast care capacity in our State, improving access to breast screening and diagnostic breast imaging for Tasmanians.

As part of the Tasmanian Health Service (THS), PSCP is responsible for:

• Oversight of the local delivery of BreastScreen Tasmania and the Diagnostic Breast Imaging (DBI) service, a new THS pathway providing public diagnostic imaging services to the Tasmanian community.

• Managing and participating in three national cancer screening programs including BreastScreen Australia, National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and National Cervical Screening Program

PSCP has an established and collaborative working relationship with the Department of Medical Imaging at the Royal Hobart Hospital, providing opportunities for cross-service engagement.

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The Role

• Provide specialist outpatient breast radiology services and high-quality diagnostic imaging care to patients

• Conduct radiological examinations, interpret findings, and provide expert clinical advice to medical staff

• Contribute to research, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery

• Engage in quality assurance activities, peer review, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Contribute to teaching and supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate, and trainee medical staff

• Promote patient-centred care, including clear communication and empathetic engagement with patients and families

A few of our 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 for when you arrive.

• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

Tasmania, Australia’s only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. The capital city 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-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland Australia.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

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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 $222,789 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $305,539 with further salary increments available.

• Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 - $319,701 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

Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

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

• Market Allowance of $95,000 pro rata per annum

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle (subject to working full-time hours) OR allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,786 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).

• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 pro rata per annum.

• All other allowances as per current Award.

• And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary 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 salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

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

• You will also have access to accommodation and relocation support.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full-time, day work, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as you would like to join our team.

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.

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Hospitals North - Allied Health North

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 24 September, :55 PM

Thursday 24 September, :55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join our Women's and Children's Services team at Launceston General Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families through high quality, hands on clinical practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The Team

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the largest public hospital in Northern Tasmania and the region's major referral centre. As part of the Tasmanian Health Service, LGH delivers a broad range of acute, specialist, and community health services and is a teaching hospital with strong links to the University of Tasmania.

You will join a collegial, values driven social work team committed to collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. The team provides strong professional support and values diverse perspectives, professional judgement, and shared learning.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join our Women's and Children's Services team at Launceston General Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families through high quality, hands on clinical practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

In this senior clinical role, you will work with a high level of independence and professional autonomy, delivering specialist social work services to women, children, and families across hospital settings. You will assess complex psychosocial needs and provide timely, evidence based interventions to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

In addition, you will play a key role in the mentoring, support, and professional development of Level 1-2 Social Workers, providing guidance, clinical oversight, and reflective practice opportunities to support skill development, confidence, and high quality service delivery.

You will need

• A recognised Social Work qualification and eligibility for registration
• Experience working in hospital or health settings
• Experience mentoring or supporting Level 1-2 Social Workers
• Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, crisis support and counselling
• Demonstrated experience dealing with child protection and domestic, family & sexual violence concerns in a hospital setting
• Experience in Women's and Children's services
• Confidence working in fast paced, complex environments
• A commitment to person centred, family sensitive, inclusive practice

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

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

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.

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum (Pro rata) . Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging

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

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW
• Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate, or progression toward post graduate qualifications relevant to the position
• Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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: Sue Vucak
Position: Head of Department - Social Work
Phone number:
Email address:

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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.