The Department of Health and Human Services offers Medical Practitioners diverse career opportunities, locations and lifestyles as well as career pathways and a commitment to professional growth.
Key features of medical careers include:
- Career pathways
- Diverse opportunities
- Excellent training and professional development
- Best practice
- Continuous improvement
- Appreciation of education and research
Opportunities for medical practitioners are offered in a variety of settings in Tasmania, including both urban and rural environments.
High quality hospital and ambulance services and support for teaching and research are provided, with three accredited university teaching hospitals - the Royal Hobart Hospital, the Launceston General Hospital and the North West Regional Hospital.
A diversity of opportunities are provided in community settings, these include - mental health, palliative care, alcohol and drug services and community health centres.