Clinical Director of Medicine

  • Permanent, full-time opportunity 
  • Share your expertise across a broad range of services
  • Live and work in a stunning region just 3 hours from Hobart  
Where you’ll be working
You will be working across two hospitals, the largest major hospital in North West Tasmania, and a nearby community hospital.

The major hospital is a 160-bed regional trauma centre, and the community hospital is a 100-bed facility.

The Departments of Medicine hold accreditation with RACP which includes accreditation for Basic and Advance Physician Training in General Medicine.

The major hospital is an accredited site for level 1 Basic Physician Training, and the community hospital is an accredited secondment site for physician trainees. 

As Clinical Director of Medicine, you will be responsible for leading the department and facilitating the overall function of the unit.

This will include the operational management of a broad range of services including acute and sub-acute general medicine, Intensive Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care, and Rehabilitation Medicine.

You will be supported through the development and implementation of clinical strategies for continuous quality improvement, providing high quality medical governance and direct line management and supervision of medical officers.

You will have opportunities to promote and manage research activities, maintaining the importance of continued learning and professional development within the department. 

Where you’ll be living
With Tasmania being easily one of the most idyllic and picturesque sites of Australia, you will be living in a thriving community that values nature and adventure.

This region of Tasmania is known to have the cleanest air in the world, and is home to Australia’s largest area of temperate rainforest as well as coastal and river regions that have been important to Indigenous Tasmanians for tens of thousands of years.

With all the benefits of a city lifestyle, affordable housing, easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes and national parks, North West Tasmania is an enviable location offering a beautiful environment and laid back lifestyle.

You’ll have access to seaside villages, distilleries, caves, mountains, waterfalls and art deco architecture in this bustling sea-port city, with no shortage of sights to see or things to do.

This stunning region is only a 3-hour drive from Hobart and a 35-minute drive from Davenport. 

Salary information
Clinical Directors of Medicine can expect a salary of up to $310,389 per annum, plus a range of benefits, incentives and allowances. 

Requirements  
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!


  • Start: 29/05/2025
  • Rate: Salary of up to $310,389 per annum, plus a range of benefits, incentives and allowances.
  • Location: Burnie,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 451 056 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-4393
  • Posted: 2025-05-29 02:58:04 -

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