DIT 2026 - Basic Physician Trainees (BPT)

Launceston General Hospital - Department of Medicine

The role:

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is a 400 bed public hospital providing acute care services for residents of Launceston and is the major referral centre for North and North West regions of Tasmania.  It is a teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania.

There is a range of training opportunities available as outlined below:

• Service registrars (Provisional/limited registration considered) 
• Basic physician trainees (PGY2+ with general registration)

During Basic Physician Training at the LGH you will be exposed to a wide range of medical specialties that are well supported and will provide you with a broad experience in both inpatient and outpatient work.

BPT Rotations

Cardiology

Renal

Respiratory

Gastroenterology

Infectious Diseases

Rehabilitation

Endocrinology

Palliative Care

Neurology

General Medicine

Stroke

Acute Medical Unit

Haematology

Oncology

 

 

The Launceston General Hospital is currently accredited as a level III training hospital by the RACP with access to the North-West Regional Hospital to fulfil all BPT training requirements. 

Launceston is a beautiful and accessible part of Tasmania with the opportunity for work life balance above what is afforded in larger cities.

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Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position

• Written Exam preparation is facilitated by a weekly BPT tutorial series, Grand Round and Journal Club.  Individual units also have dedicated grand rounds as well as radiology and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Clinical Exam preparation is well supported with regular short and long case teaching sessions as well as a practice exam. Several of our consultant physicians are part of the RACP National Examining Panel, and many others are highly experienced local examiners, all are committed to teaching.
• Involvement in research is encouraged and many of our staff specialists are well published and have active research interests.  We are well supported by the Clifford Craig Foundation with research grants available to successful applicants, including trainees.

Applicants of all levels of training are encouraged to apply. 

Details of Appointment (Service Registrar)

• Multiple Fixed Term full time, day worker positions working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 31 January 2027 (Service Registrar). “Negotiation of contracts of up to two years may be applicable”. *notwithstanding hours to 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.

Details of Appointment (BPT)

• Fixed Term full time, day worker with on call position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 31 January 2027 (BPT position)
• 3 year contracts may be offered where applicable. *notwithstanding hours to 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 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

You’ll have access to salary pac