Disclaimer:
If you wish to apply via an agency, please ensure they are an approved supplier to the Tasmanian Health Service and listed on the ‘Engagement of Locum Medical Officers and Recruitment of Medical Practitioners’ contract (DOH-6020). Any applications that do not align with this will be automatically listed as ineligible.
Why Tasmania?
It’s different here.
Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
About the Role and Team:
The Tasmanian Health Service – North West is seeking motivated and experienced Medical Practitioners to join the Department of Emergency Medicine.. This position is based at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), a modern acute care facility serving the North West of Tasmania and functioning as a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania.
This is a 12-month rotational registrar position commencing in February 2026, comprising six months working in the Emergency Department and six months in a supervised Anaesthetics rotation at NWRH. The role is employed and governed by the Emergency Department. While the Anaesthetics component is delivered within an ANZCA-accredited department, this position is not credentialed as an Anaesthetics training post and is not intended for trainees seeking accredited Anaesthetics training time. The Anaesthetics rotation is designed to provide hands-on, supervised anaesthetic experience to support Emergency Medicine training and is ideally suited to ACEM trainees. Opportunities may be available for ACEM trainees to continue Emergency Department training following completion of the Anaesthetics rotation.
Applicants must hold general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at the time of commencement.
During the Anaesthetics rotation, registrars will gain exposure to operative anaesthesia, day procedures and scope lists, the acute pain service, and obstetric anaesthesia. Supervision is provided by RANZCA Fellows, and registrars will participate in a 24-hour rotating roster. The hospital performs general, orthopaedic, obstetric and gynaecological, and ENT surgical procedures, with ICU support available for complex post-operative patients. Theatre services provide access to both elective and emergency cases.
The NWRH Emergency Department manages approximately 28,000 presentations annually, with an admission rate of around 28%, and serves as the Regional Trauma Centre for the North West. The department provides inpatient care across a broad range of specialties, including medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and mental health, and acts as a referral centre for several district hospitals, including King Island. The department supports a large outpatient service and provides tertiary outreach services from the Royal Hobart Hospital, including extensive oncology services.
There are currently 14 Fellows of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEMs) working alongside other senior clinical staff, providing a high level of direct supervision and teaching. NWRH is an ACEM Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) hub for the North West of Tasmania, offering opportunities to complete the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate, the Associateship in Intermediate Emergency Medicine, and the Associateship in Advanced Emergency Medicine. Registrars may also participate in reciprocal rural education placements as part of the EMET programme, travelling to remote locations to provide education under FACEM supervision.
The Emergency Department is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for twelve months of Emergency Medicine training, including approval for completion of Paediatric Emergency Requirements. The department also holds Advanced Skills Post accreditation in Emergency Medicine for both ACCRM and RACGP trainees, and applications from trainees of these colleges are encouraged.
The award provides generous relocation assistance and residential support. Registrars are also paid ten hours of education time per fortnight (FTE) in addition to the contracted 76 hours.
The North West of Tasmania offers an exceptional lifestyle, with minimal traffic, clean air, and access to beaches, mountains, inland lakes, hiking and cycling trails, and renowned local food and wine. The hospital is located just minutes from the town centre, perched on a hill overlooking the Bass Strait and surrounding countryside, offering a rare opportunity to combine high-quality training with an outstanding quality of life.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight with 10 hours paid education time that includes a structured education day rostered every 4 weeks and self-directed learning in the second fortnight of the month. Commencing asap until 31 January 2027.
*notwithstanding hours may 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:
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $183,500 per annum + 12% 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:
- 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:
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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
Generic Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
For more information
Sophie Coghlan
Position: Administrative Officer - Medical Workforce Unit
Phone: 0456 786 633
E-mail: sophie.coghlan@ths.tas.gov.au
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