Told he'd be back by September, cardiologist still in job limbo
Brian Herman is an internationally respected interventional cardiologist. His wrongful dismissal complaint was supposedly resolved. Yet he remains without meaningful work.
In June, Launceston General Hospital told Dr. Herman his 20-year contract would not be renewed. In July, Brian Herman filed a complaint with the Tasmanian Industrial Commission.
He argued it was unlawful dismissal on a fixed-term contract. The case resolved quickly without a formal hearing.
He was promised reinstatement by end of September. Instead, by late October, the health service offered only limited work.
He could work one full Thursday every fortnight with a required 8am meeting, or one half-day per week of outpatient care. Dr. Herman says he remains in limbo, performing no duties while his job stays unclear.
Rosemary Armitage, Independent Member for Launceston, has criticised the health service. She said a specialist capable of saving lives should not be treated this way.
- 20 years
- Contract length
- Hobart to Launceston
- Distance to work
- End of September
- Promised return date
Why it mattersA specialist was promised his job back. Instead, he is stuck, losing income. This also affects access to cardiac care in Tasmania.
AustraliaThe Tasmanian Health Service has lost a trained cardiologist's expertise; the dispute signals ongoing workplace tensions in the state's healthcare system.
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