The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) Registrar vacancies for 2027.

The TATP provides anaesthesia training at all 3 Tasmanian Health Service (THS) hospitals.  It has between 35-40 positions each year including up to 7 provisional fellowship positions, with a variable number of vacancies. All trainees in Tasmania are included in the TATP.

The TATP is an inclusive statewide end-to-end ANZCA anaesthesia training program that includes anaesthetic registrars, provisional fellows, ICU trainees doing anaesthesia, and Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) trainees. For all trainees, there is a strong focus on clinical experience, teaching, training progression, collegiality, and support.

The Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program Committee (TATPC) represents the 3 participating hospitals in the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, Tasmania and the ANZCA Tasmanian Regional Committee.

RGA Training

RGA training can occur in all 3 Tasmanian anaesthetic training sites with experienced supervisors, relevant clinical experience, support and access to excellent teaching.  Appointment of RGA trainees depends on the suitability of RGA applicants and the balance of anaesthetic trainees throughout the state to ensure best use of available training opportunities for all.

Successful RGA candidates are encouraged to demonstrate a strong relevant career path including regional, rural, and remote settings.

Applicants must be registered as a trainee with RACGP or ACRRM or have completed their RACGP or ACRRM fellowship. Applicants who are still training for their primary fellowship must have successfully completed at least 2 years of that training program. Applicants must have completed an accredited ALS 2 course within 52 calendar weeks prior to commencing RGA training. 

TATP selection process

The TATP values fair and wholistic selection for all applicants that allows candidates to the best of their abilities. There are multiple sources of information for selection and scores are based on the following components:

• Curriculum Vitae (~30%) – score of your CV based on academic achievements (exams/courses/qualifications); interest in Tasmania/rural and regional medicine; and clinical experience (months or years worked in anaesthesia or related to critical care)
• Selection criteria (~30%) – score generated from the selection criteria responses (7 criteria). Each selection criteria is de-identified before it is scored
• Interview (~30%) – score generated from your interview
• General impression (~10%) – based on all components of the selection process and on your presentation and performance throughout the selection process
• References – not scored but used to provide further evidence about you to support the selection process. References are important so consider both the person (how long have they known you; what is their role?) and the information they will provide (honest, detailed, relevant)
• Self-reflection – candidates are asked to complete the referee template as a self-reflection tool. Like formal references, this is not scored, but provides valuable information to support a wholistic impression of the candidate

Shortlisting for interview is based on your written application and includes your curriculum vitae and selection criteria.

Please ensure you are thorough, honest, and relevant in all aspects of your application.

Application

Please note that successful candidates need to be able to start work on 01 February 2027.  This means all travel, approved visa (for the duration of appointment), AHPRA registration, and any quarantine or isolation requirements need to be completed by this date.

Application to the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program is through a single online application form coordinated by the TATP.

Checklist

1. CV
2. Selection Criteria (please note a 250 word limit for each statement)
3. Referee Contacts x2
4. Covering letter
5. Qualification certificates

All applications from eligible applicants are considered through a transparent, competitive selection process.

Eligible hospital-based Trainees may apply for rotational positions as they become available.

For further information please refer to the Doctors in Training information on the Careers webpage:  Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) | Tasmanian Department of Health

Salary

$134,930 – $189,005 per annum

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 in accordance with the Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 (+10 hours protected training time) hours per fortnight commencing 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

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

Royal Hobart Hospital
Launceston General Hospital
North West Regional Hospital

Duties

The Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital as determined by the Department of Anaesthesia.

Essential Requirements

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

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

Desirable Requirements

• At least 24 months of junior medical officer experience.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 527776 Registrar - Rural Generalist Anaesthesia MP5-11 (May 2024) CSU.docx

 Applicant Guide 2026.docx

How do I submit my application?

You are asked to address the selection criteria within the statement of duties and submit an online application.  Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.

Hard copy applications will not be considered for this campaign.

You will be prompted to complete an online application form, add or upload your selection criteria responses, CV and supporting documents.  Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so ensure you have the contact details for three referees before applying.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment.

For Rural Generalist Anaesthesia Registrar position enquiries contact
Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program Administration
Email: tatp@ths.tas.gov.au

For recruitment process enquiries contact
Medical Staffing Unit
Email:  medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

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