Leading cardiologist wins unfair dismissal case but stuck waiting to return
Dr Brian Herman's dismissal case was quickly settled. But his return to Launceston General Hospital remains uncertain.
In June, Dr Herman was told his contract at Launceston General Hospital would not be renewed. He is an internationally respected interventional cardiologist.
In July, Dr Brian Herman filed a complaint with the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. He argued he was wrongly dismissed after 20 years on a fixed-term contract.
The government quickly accepted his case and acknowledged the dismissal was not handled properly. Dr Herman received a formal reinstatement order by the end of September.
But as of mid-October, he is still waiting for the specific details to be confirmed. He has not returned to work.
He previously headed the cardiology unit and then worked part-time as an interventional specialist. He hopes to return to cardiology.
But discussions about what role he will have are still ongoing.
- 20 years
- Years on contract
- 40 years
- Experience
- Launceston General Hospital
- Workplace
- End of September
- Decision date
Why it mattersA senior specialist won his case but his reinstatement is stalled in bureaucracy. His expertise sits unused while cardiology services face pressure.
AustraliaA highly skilled Tasmanian health specialist remains unable to work while government processes move slowly, affecting regional cardiac care already stretched thin.
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