The Team:

• This position will primarily undertake work in the LGH as part of the SPCS consult team with offices based in the primary health building nearby.  
• SPCS is a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team that works under primary health & covers the whole of Northern Tasmania.
• The position is an accredited training position for the Diploma of Palliative Medicine and for advanced training in Palliative Medicine

The role:

• The Registrar/Senior Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of palliative private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Launceston General Hospital and provision of medical support to palliative clients in the community and the Melwood Specialist Palliative Care Unit, as required.
• The  position is an accredited training position for the Diploma of Palliative Medicine and for advanced training in Palliative Medicine

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 10 February 2025 until 6 February 2026

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary:

Registrars

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $131,000 - $183,500 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2.  
3.  *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

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:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences 

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 526162 Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (Oct 2023) CSU.pdf
• 526162 Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (Oct 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information 

Peta Alford

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care North 
Phone:  (03) 6777 4544
E-mail: peta.alford@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.