Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine

Key Highlights

Specialist Emergency Medicine Role
Provide expert clinical leadership and care in a dual-site emergency department service on Tasmania's picturesque North West Coast.

Accredited Training Environment
Work within a service accredited by ACEM, RACGP, and ACRRM-supporting diverse emergency training pathways with strong supervision and mentorship.

Lifestyle Meets Professional Fulfilment
Live and work in a scenic, family-friendly region with a strong sense of community and excellent access to Tasmania's natural beauty.

About the Health Service

This regional emergency medicine service is based in North West Tasmania, providing acute and subacute care across two main hospital sites and serving a population of approximately 116,000. The emergency departments see a combined 60,000+ presentations per year and are well-equipped with 24/7 pathology and radiology support.

Services include general medicine, trauma, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, ICU, and mental health. Staff enjoy a collaborative culture, with opportunities to participate in EMET outreach programs to rural locations, including remote island and inland communities.

The service fosters subspecialty development, including POCUS, paediatric EM, disaster medicine, toxicology, education, and humanitarian medicine.

Position Details

As a Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine, you will:

• Deliver specialist emergency medical care across two emergency departments.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior doctors, registrars, and trainees.

• Participate in teaching programs for undergraduate, postgraduate, and rural outreach education (e.g., EMET).

• Be involved in quality improvement, research, and service development.

• Engage in retrieval medicine and provide support to rural GPs and district hospitals.

Benefits

💰 Remuneration Package Includes:

• Base Salary: $216,300 - $296,640 p.a.

• Senior Specialist Level

• Superannuation

• Salary Packaging

• Professional Development Allowance

• Vehicle Allowance

• Relocation Assistance available

🌿 Lifestyle & Work Perks:

• Flexible, family-friendly roster arrangements

• Dynamic and supportive emergency medicine team

• Accredited training environment across ACEM, RACGP, and ACRRM

• Beautiful coastal living with short commutes and outdoor lifestyle options

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty.

• FACEM, RACGP, or ACRRM Fellowship with advanced emergency training.

• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and teamwork.

• Satisfy pre-employment checks (criminal record, identification, and disciplinary history).

• Applicants needing ACEM specialist assessment must provide the outcome to be considered.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we specialise in connecting emergency physicians and rural generalists with meaningful, flexible roles across Australia. Whether you're relocating, seeking a change of pace, or looking for a position that values both clinical excellence and quality of life, we're here to support you every step of the way.

📞 For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran on +61 423 310 062
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