Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee — Tasmania (Launceston)

Doctors in Training (DiT) 2027
- Advanced Trainee
- Infectious Diseases (533553) The Tasmanian Health Service seeks an advanced trainee in Infectious Diseases. The successful applicant will be based at Launceston General Hospital Tasmania and work alongside a team of 4 infectious diseases physicians, 1 microbiologist, 3 infectious diseases pharmacists, and a basic physician trainee. There is also the possibility of working with a sexual health/HIV specialist in an outpatient clinic depending on interest. The trainee will also have excellent support from clinical and educational supervisors. Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient care in the Infectious Diseases Unit, consulting across surgical and medical subspecialties.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings with Haematology, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, and other specialities.
- Participate in outpatient services, including a weekly general Infectious Diseases clinic, an outpatient antimicrobial therapy clinic, a high‑risk foot clinic and a Tuberculosis Clinic.
- Engage in antimicrobial stewardship activities and support the infection control team when needed.
- Perform out of hours on call, up to 76 hours per fortnight.
- Contribute to research projects and an established training/learning programme.
- Teach and supervise medical students as an honorary clinical appointment with the University of Tasmania. Qualifications and Eligibility
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable).
- All registrations and licences must remain current throughout employment.
- Desirable: Current driver’s licence. Appointment Details
- Fixed‑term full‑time day worker, commencing 1 February 2027 until 6 February 2028.
- Protected paid training time: 10 hours per fortnight, pro rata.
- Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022 for Medical Practitioner Level 5‑11: $134,930 – $189,005 per annum, plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging.
- Benefits include access to comprehensive employee perks (details available). Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disabilities, and other key communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Health is a Carer Accredited Employer under the Carer Recognition Act 2023. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qea0q