The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is the tertiary referral hospital for Tasmania, and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania Medical School.  The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the state, and is conveniently located in the central city, with easy access to all services and Hobart’s waterfront and inner suburbs.

The Department of Neurology at RHH is fully accredited for neurology training and provides management of an average of 20 neurology and stroke inpatients, plus serves a wide range of subspecialty clinics and neurophysiology services.  We provide a rewarding and supportive training environment, with regular protected teaching sessions and financially supported professional development.  Further information on the department is available at https://www.anzan.org.au/neurologytraining/trainingpositions_displayhospitaldetails.asp?HospitalID=23.

Note that prospective first and second year core advanced trainees in neurology need to apply for RHH positions through the match process co-ordinated by ANZAN – see https://www.anzan.org.au/neurologytraining/recruitmentoftrainees.asp.

The information and application links here are for an elective/fellowship year at RHH, in neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular/neurophysiology.  This position includes multiple outpatient clinics and NCS/EMG sessions per week, aiming to achieve subspecialisation in these fields and level 2 NCS/EMG proficiency. 

Further information on this position will be available soon at http://www.anzan.org.au/employment/positionsvacant.asp.

This position is again expected to be funded by the Commonwealth STP program and is for registrars completing physician training with the RACP in Australia.  It is therefore not available to overseas applicants seeking a single year of practice in Australia. 

Salary

Base salary is $134,930 to $189,005 per annum, depending on experience (3^rd year registrars would usually commence at a base of at least $148,320).  Note that the total remuneration package is well supplemented by an on call allowance, overtime rates, and phone call and call back rates when on call.  These allowances would typically increase salary by around $30,000-$40,000 over base.  The position is also expected to include a STP regional support loading of $25,000, the latter of which can be used for rental payments in Hobart and professional development. 

Salary is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full-time, day work (part time hours may be considered) working 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.  

Location

Department of Neurology, Royal Hobart Hospital

Outreach clinics are also performed at Department of Neurology, Launceston General Hospital

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Duties

The neuroimmunology/neuromuscular senior registrar/fellow will work under supervision in outpatient clinics in these fields and perform NCS/EMG studies for both inpatients and outpatients. The fellow will also be expected to undertake on call duties after hours for inpatients and emergency patients, expected to be on a 1 in 5 basis in 2026 (which attracts an on call allowance of 8% of base salary).

Essential Requirements

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted:
1.  Conviction checks in the following areas:
     a) Crimes of Violence
     b) Sex Related Offences
     c) Serious Drug Offences
     d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2.  Identification check
3.  Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Two years of relevant clinical experience (i.e two years of neurology advanced training).
• High level English language oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Eligibility and commitment to undertake training with RACP

Download the Statement of Duties & Associated Documents

 Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (4) (4).pdf

 Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (3) (6).docx

 Function Statement - Neuroimmunology Neuromuscular Senior Registrar for 2026.docx

 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf

 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current CV
• A cover letter outlining why you seek the job, your relevant experience to date and any other information that addresses the desirable requirements above
• Qualifications

How do I submit my application?

Please click the blue Apply now button on this screen - you will be prompted to complete an online application form and upload your CV, cover letter and supporting documents.  Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application - please ensure you have the correct contact details for a minimum of two referees before submitting your application. Referees will be contacted by the interview panel and/or the medical workforce panel where required.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment.
• Overseas trained applicants who are not completing training with the RACP will not be considered for this recruitment.

For further general and departmental information if required please contact

Dr Dean Jones, Director of Neurology

dean.jones@ths.tas.gov.au

For further information on the application process if required, please contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
Email:  medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

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