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The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) Registrar vacancies for 2026.
The TATP provides anaesthesia training at all 3 Tasmanian Health Service (THS) hospitals. It has between 30-35 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.
Training positions within the TATP may be either rotational positions or hospital-based positions with opportunities for extended contracts. Provisional fellowship positions are available in Hobart and Launceston, with an application in progress to develop a dedicated rural provisional fellowship at NWRH.
The Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program Committee (TATPC) is a sub-committee representing 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
General information
The TATP is a comprehensive anaesthetic training program compliant with ANZCA’s guidelines and curriculum. It meets all of ANZCA’s training requirements. It offers anaesthetic training at all three Tasmanian Health Service (THS) hospitals including the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH).
The TATP is an established anaesthetic training program with consistently strong academic results, high quality training and trainee satisfaction. It offers many advantages:
- Rich clinical experience and ongoing exposure to multiple fields of anaesthetic practice throughout training
- Comprehensive weekly education program for all trainees including a fortnightly state-wide primary teaching session which basic trainees are expected to attend via videoconference.
- Excellent recent examination results including Cecil Grey prize winners in the fellowship examination in 2012 and 2016 and Renton prize winners in the primary examination in 2014, 2015 and 2017.
- Growing culture of research and clinical audit
- Opportunities to actively pursue clinical and non-clinical interest
- Diverse trainee backgrounds and interests
- Identification of trainees with a rural interest and development of rural anaesthesia training
- Established overseas anaesthesia links and opportunities
- Collegial, supportive and respectful departments and hospitals
- Diverse and high-quality lifestyle opportunities and experiences for trainees and their families
Training pathway (previously rotational) positions – length of training contracts
The TATP has 30-35 training positions throughout Tasmania. Most trainees are appointed to a length of training contract. This allows the trainee up to 5 years to complete the 4 years of basic and advanced training. The additional year allows up to 1 year of extended training or interrupted training, part-time training (minimum 0.5 FTE as per ANZCA training requirements) or leave including parental leave. This allows the TATP to support trainees who require flexible training for personal or professional reasons, including examination progression, family matters, health concerns or life choices. Trainees needing more than one year of additional training should discuss their circumstances with the Supervisor of Training and Rotational Supervisors for a case-by-case consideration.
After 5 years as a training pathway trainee, the trainee will need to re-apply to complete any outstanding training requirements. After more than 1 FTE year of interrupted, extended training or part-time training, the trainee will need to re-apply for an ongoing training position. Exceptional circumstances and further consideration of additional flexible training options will be considered on an individual basis. Due to the needs of the overall training program the TATP welcomes advance notice, where possible, of flexible training needs. Please discuss with the Supervisor of Training and the Rotational Supervisor.
Trainees will be provided with appropriate clinical opportunities to complete their training requirements during this period including access to the necessary volume of practice, clinical experience, and specialized study units. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure all trainees have access to appropriate clinical opportunities, trainees who undertake interrupted or extended training may need additional time to complete their training requirements.
In return for this ongoing training commitment, trainees will be expected to rotate between the 3 ANZCA accredited anaesthesia training sites in Tasmania, including the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH). Training pathway trainees spend 50% or more of the 4 years of training time at the RHH to complete advanced training requirements including specialized study units.
Criteria to remain in a training pathway position:
- Trainees must continue to achieve satisfactory clinical performance as assessed in accordance with the ANZCA training program
- Trainees must complete all BT and AT requirements within 5 years including both examinations
- Trainees are permitted a maximum of 1 FTE year of extended, interrupted or part-time training to complete their training requirements including examinations
If these criteria are met registrar contracts of employment are offered annually without the need to re-apply through the selection process.
Fixed term (previously hospital or non-rotational) positions
Some trainees are on fixed term contracts. Unlike independent positions in other jurisdictions, all training positions in Tasmania are included, supported, and coordinated by the TATP. During their appointment these trainees accumulate VOP, clinical experience and have access to examination opportunities and scholar role activities.
Fixed-term positions are usually for 12 months. These positions may be filled by provisional fellows, trainees not on length of training contracts, non-Anaesthesia Specialty Trainees (i.e., DEM/ICU Registrars on rotation), International Medical Graduate Specialists, RGA trainees and career medica officers in anaesthesia. Fixed term trainees who have not been offered an extended contract (see below) will need to re-apply for ongoing training positions. Their applications will be in assessed with other eligible applicants.
Extended contract opportunities
For trainees on fixed term contracts, contract extension for up to 2 years continuous employment (1 year of fixed term employment + 1 year of extension) can be offered for satisfactory performance. Trainees in extended contract positions need to re-apply after 2 years of employment. The conditions to be eligible for contract extension include satisfactory performance and progression as assessed by Supervisors of Training and Directors of Anaesthesia and meeting all training requirements as per ANZCA. Extended contracts are preferred by the TATP but can only be considered when there are positions available.
Flexible training options
The TATP fully supports parental leave, extended training (4 years in 5 years) and part-time training options. Trainees considering LWOP, interrupted training or leave > 12 months are encouraged to discuss their situations with their Supervisor of Training and the Rotational Supervisor for consideration of their options.
Rural Generalist Anaesthesia training
RGA trainees are welcomed in the TATP. These positions have a separate Statement of Duties but are included, supported, and coordinated by the TATP.
There are RGA training opportunities in all 3 Tasmanian anaesthetic training sites, that are fully supported with experienced supervisors, relevant clinical experience, and access to excellent teaching. There are 1-3 RGA trainees within the TATP in any given year. The number of RGA trainees depends on the numbers and suitability of RGA applicants, but also on the balance of anaesthetic trainees throughout the state to ensure best use of available training opportunities for all.
RGA trainees are fixed-term positions, usually for 12 months. RGA candidates apply through the main TATP selection process in June-August of each year. 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 has 2 selection processes per year: one for provisional fellow and/or senior registrar positions and one for BT, AT, IRTP and DRGA positions, with key dates below. Candidates from other specialties requiring experience as an anaesthetic registrar, including ICU, are invited to apply for anaesthetic positions through the BT/AT process.
The TATP values fair and wholistic selection processes that are applied to all applicants and allow candidates to perform well and 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.
If you have questions or concerns about any aspect of selection, please contact the key people listed in the contacts below -
Contacts
For all enquiries, please contact the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program Administration on the details below
03 6166 8567
tatp@ths.tas.gov.au
Application
Please note that successful candidates need to be able to start work on 2 February 2026. 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
- CV
- Selection Criteria (please note a 250 word limit for each statement)
- Referee Contacts x2
- Covering letter
- 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
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