Head of Department - Infectious Diseases

Sante Recruitment
📍 Sassafras, Tasmania, Australia 💼 Permanent / Full Time 🕒 Posted July 06, 2026

Job Description

Head of Department – Infectious Diseases

$216,300 – $484,000+ p.a. | Leadership | Teaching & Research | Relocation Assistance

The Opportunity
Launceston General Hospital (LGH), Tasmania’s second largest hospital, is seeking an experienced Specialist Infectious Diseases Physician to join our growing team. This role can be appointed as Head of Department – Infectious Diseases & Staff Specialist, or purely as a Staff Specialist Infectious Diseases Physician. For suitably qualified candidates, the position may also include a minor Microbiology component.

This is a rare chance to combine clinical leadership, teaching, and research in a highly collaborative environment, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Northern Tasmania.

**Your Role**

* Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases (ID) care across Northern Tasmania.
* Lead the **Antibiotic Stewardship Program**.
* Participate in critical ...

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Job Details

  • Location Sassafras, Tasmania
  • Job Type Permanent / Full Time
  • Category Other Management Occupations
  • Posted Date July 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 15, 2026