Senior Staff Specialist

Full job description
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 2+ September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 2+ September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2026, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
Employment type:
Part Time
Region:
North
Location:
Surgery LGH
Job description:
Provide specialist care to public and private patients. Be involved in research and quality improvement activities, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Provide specialist advice to inpatient units as required.
Join Our Expert Urology Team as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Launceston General Hospital

Launceston General Hospital invites applications for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding team. Serving a population of approximately 300,000, our unit provides a comprehensive Level 6 Urology service across North and North-West Tasmania, along with statewide sub-specialist services.

Our urology department is renowned for its supportive and collaborative culture. You’ll be joining a team of four experienced urologists who are committed to excellence in patient care, well supported by a team of registrars, including a SET trainee and clinical nurse specialist.

We have access to state-of-the-art equipment and are excited to launch a robotic platform and programme this year, enhancing our surgical capabilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in satellite clinics and theatre lists at the Mersey Community Hospital as part of the Statewide Urological Service provision, and to participate in SET Registrar training and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. Subspecialist interests are encouraged. Experience in Female urology and reconstruction is highly valued.

If you are a passionate urologist looking to take the next step in your career, within a supportive and innovative environment, in this most beautiful part of the world, we encourage you to apply.

The role:

Clinical Activities:

Operating in the Main Theatre Suite at LGH.
Operating in the Day Procedure Unit at LGH & MCH.
Seeing patients in the Outpatient Clinic at LGH & MCH.
Weekly Grand Rounds.
Provide consultative service for other specialty units.
Supervising clinical work of junior medical staff in the Unit.
Quality Assurance Activities within the LGH:

Participating in Unit and Departmental Management Meetings.
Participating in continuing education meetings.
Teaching of the clinical staff (Doctors and Nurses).
Ensuring accurate clinical records are maintained for each patient.
Overseeing the quality of care provided by the junior medical staff.
Teaching & Research:

Undergraduate teaching, including tutorials for students of the Tasmanian Medical School.
Teaching of junior medical staff.
Participate in clinical reviews and research activities at the LGH.
Call Back:

Participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster with other consultants.
Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.

The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Note: - Please refer to the

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Applicant Guide

How to Apply

Apply Online.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information

Dr Stephen Brough

Position: Deputy Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services

Phone: (03) 6777 65+1

E-mail: stephen.brough@ths.tas.gov.au

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