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The Royal Hobart Hospital is a tertiary hospital in southern Tasmania, serving a population of 300,000.
This position is suitable for Basic Physician trainees, GP Registrars and as a non-core term for Advanced Trainees in Rehabilitation or Emergency Medicine and is distinct from the Advanced Trainee in Geriatric Medicine position.
The aged care department has an establishment of 9 FTE registrar positions which includes up to 4 advanced trainees in geriatrics, with the remainder being registrars in Geriatric Medicine. These positions are supported by interns in acute geriatrics; and 5 resident medical officers across the subacute services. The successful applicant will be working with of a team of junior doctors and Consultants. There is strong collegiality, stability, and energy within the group of 17 geriatricians.
The Aged Care department has 112 inpatient beds - 60 acute beds, 42 subacute beds (Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)), plus 10 beds for patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia requiring slow stream rehabilitation. There is an additional GEM at Home service. The Aged Care specialists provide multiple services to inpatients (including a consultative service and shared care orthogeriatrics model of 10-20 patients), outpatient clinics (including regional TAZREACH Outreach clinics), education to undergraduates/allied health/nursing/postgraduates as well as research. Preferences for rotations will be discussed between the trainee and Director of Clinical Teaching in Aged Care prior to commencement, considering educational objectives.
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Salary
$138,978 - $194,675 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025
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Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
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Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
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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.
(Part time hours may be considered)
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.
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Location
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Various – Peacock 3/Peacock 1/Older persons Unit
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Duties
- The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients and provides afterhours emergency cover at the hospital.
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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:
- 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.
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Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
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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 Andrea Lees
Staff Specialist – Geriatrician
Head of Department, Aged Care Service
Andrea.lees@ths.tas.gov.au
Dr Andrea Wilson
Staff Specialist – Geriatrician
Andrea.wilson@ths.tas.gov.au
For further information on the application process if required please contact:
Marita Eccles
Medical Staffing Unit
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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