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 which incorporates North West Regional Hospital, Burnie, and Mersey Community Hospital (THS-NW)
North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Burnie
North West Regional Hospital is a 160‑bed acute care facility and the principal referral centre for the North West Tasmanian region. NWRH provides a broad range of secondary and specialist services including general medicine, general and orthopaedic surgery, intensive care, oncology and cancer services, paediatrics, outpatient clinics, and visiting specialist services.
For Medical Registrars, NWRH offers excellent exposure to a diverse and complex medical caseload, with opportunities to develop advanced clinical decision‑making skills in a supportive regional setting. Registrars work closely with experienced consultant physicians across multiple specialties, gaining hands‑on experience in both inpatient and outpatient care.
The hospital has strong academic links with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School, supporting a well‑structured teaching program, formal supervision, and access to learning and research opportunities aligned with RACP training requirements.
Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), Latrobe Mersey Community Hospital is a 95‑bed facility delivering a comprehensive range of general and specialist health services, including a 24‑hour emergency department, general medicine, day surgery and endoscopy, rehabilitation, palliative care, oncology services, and a variety of specialist outpatient clinics.
MCH functions as a dedicated elective surgery and subacute care centre, providing registrars with valuable exposure to peri‑operative medical care, chronic disease management, rehabilitation medicine, and multidisciplinary team-based practice. This setting supports the development of strong clinical assessment, communication, and continuity‑of‑care skills.
Like NWRH, Mersey Community Hospital maintains close ties with the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School and contributes to accredited training pathways, ensuring registrars receive high‑quality supervision, protected teaching time, and access to structured education programs.
Together, the NW hospitals provide registrars with broad clinical exposure, strong consultant support, and excellent training opportunities, all within the lifestyle-rich setting of Tasmania’s North West coast.
The Medical Registrar will work across the North West region and be responsible for the day‑to‑day clinical management of both public and private inpatients and outpatients. This includes participation in the after‑hours on‑call roster, as required by the relevant work unit.
THS-NW is an accredited site for advanced training in General Medicine, as administered by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
This is a fixed‑term Registrar appointment, and we are currently seeking a suitably qualified candidate for the Specialist Training Program Advanced Trainee (STP) position in General Medicine. The appointment is for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the potential for extension.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, shift-worker positions 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 5 February 2028.
*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 $ + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
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
- 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:
- 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
Applicant Guide
For more information
Please give details of contact person
Position: Dr Jay Sen Gan
Phone: (03) 6478 500
E-mail: jay.gan@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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