Doctors in Training Recruitment Campaign 2027 - Palliative Care Registrar
The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
We are seeking Palliative Care registrars to work at Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The Royal Hobart hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Registrars may work in the inpatient specialist palliative care unit, the community palliative care team and the acute hospital consults service. Roles are accredited for each of the 3 core palliative medicine advanced training terms and clinical foundation in palliative medicine training.
Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
- Superannuation and salary packaging
- Support and dynamic work environment
- Strong Professional and social networks
- A unique and well-balanced lifestyle
Salary
$138,978 - $194,675 per annum + 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging
Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 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
Palliative Medicine Department
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Duties
- The Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients and provides after hours emergency cover at the hospital as required.
Essential Requirements
- Registration or eligible for Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Current Tasmanian 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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of Violence
- Sex Related Offences
- Serious Drug Offences
- Crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
How to apply
Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment campaign.
You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
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PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment campaign.
For further information please contact:
Dr Carmen Halton
Staff Specialist, Head of Department
carmen.halton@ths.tas.gov.au
For further information regarding the application process if required please contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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