We are seeking applicants who are passionate about pursuing General and Acute Care Medicine Advanced Training for 2027. 

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is the largest hospital in Tasmania with approximately 500 beds. It is the state-wide referral centre for numerous tertiary services for Tasmania and an accredited Level 3 teaching hospital, as well as the community hospital for the Greater Hobart Region. The hospital offers wide variety of medical and surgical subspecialties including cardiothoracic and neurosurgery and  has the full range of diagnostic services available. There is provision of sub-specialty advice and support, and 20 bed intensive care unit (ICU) support.

The Department of General and Acute Care Medicine is the largest inpatient medical unit at the RHH. We have on average 60-90 inpatients, and admit approximately 15 to 20 per day spread across 5 Acute Medical teams including a Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) and another unit based in the Emergency Medicine Department.

Presently the department has a mix of full time and part time Staff Specialists, many of whom have sub-specialist interests.

The RHH offers an excellent training program with exposure to following rotations in a well-established program. We are able to offer full-time positions in addition to one part-time (0.5FTE) position in General Medicine. The subspecialty units have accredited advanced training registrars in their discipline as well.

• Core General Medicine
• Core General Medicine related - RAMU, General Medicine ED team
• Major medical sub-specialties with 6-month terms
  • Respiratory
  • Nephrology
  • Stroke/Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology

The Advanced Training program at the Royal Hobart Hospital has been developed for trainees to have access to subspecialties that meet all core training requirements including 12 months of core training in General Medicine and 6-12 months core subspecialty terms. We are accredited for 24 months core and 12 months of non-core training at our site. Trainees are offered 1 year contract initially with the potential to extend to 2-3 years.

Several positions are available commencing beginning of February 2027 for trainees entering Advanced Training or continuing training from other hospitals.

Applications for trainees close: Friday the 31^st July 2026
First round offers: Friday the 28^th August 2026
Second Round offers: Friday 25^th September 2026

Greater Hobart and Tasmania offer an excellent lifestyle providing a serene and tranquil environment, lush natural landscapes, and access to a range of outdoor activities such as hiking trails and water-based sports. Hobart boasts a rich cultural experience including an exquisite choice of fine dining, music festivals and theatre shows all year round. It is a bustling city offering an excellent work life balance, short commute to work and is extremely well connected to the mainland.

Salary

$134,930 - $189,005 per annum

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

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, 76 hours per fortnight (+ 10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028

(Note – potential to extend  appointment to 2- 3 years may be negotiated for suitable applicants).

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

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Duties

The Advanced Trainee 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 and participates in outpatient clinics.

Essential Requirements

• General or limited 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:

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.

Highly Desirable

• Completion of the RACP Basic Physician Training Program.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

•  Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU.docx
•  Applicant Guide 2026.docx

Further information regarding these positions, please see link below -

http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/career/home/medical/junior_docs/more_information_-_royal_hobart_hospital/rhh_registrars_-_at_general_medicine

How to apply:

• Please include a cover letter that outlines your training goals and how you would ideally like your 2027 training year structured, what previous advanced training you have completed and information to support your application to the Royal Hobart Hospital training program.
• Please note – you are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the statement of duties.  
• Please click the blue Apply Now button to complete an online application and upload cover letter and CV. 
• NOTE: Direct applications will NOT be considered for this recruitment – all applications MUST be submitted online as a formal application.

Further information regarding these positions can be obtained by contacting:

Dr Nadeeshani Fernando
Staff Specialist and Advanced Training Lead, General & Acute Care Medicine
Royal Hobart Hospital
E-mail: nadeeshani.fernando@ths.tas.gov.au

Dr Stephen Hogg
Staff Specialist and Head of Departmenet, General & Acute Care Medicine
Royal Hobart Hospital
E-mail: stephen.hogg@ths.tas.gov.au

For further information on the application process if required please contact:

Marita Eccles
Medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

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