Doctors in Training Recruitment 2026 - Senior Registrar/Registrar, Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)

The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for Tasmania, and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania Medical School.  The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the region or state. 

Royal Hobart Hospital offers a challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunity with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.

• Superannuation and salary packaging
• Support and dynamic work environment
• Strong Professional and social networks
• A unique and well-balanced lifestyle

In addition to the annual recruitment campaign, the Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM) at the Royal Hobart Hospital has vacancies to commence from August 2025 for a period of six months –

• Fellow/Senior Registrar (a senior role, see position description below)
• ICU Registrar/Trainee (with potential for extended employment for suitable applicants)

To apply for the August opportunities, please read 'ICU Training Program & Position Description' in conjunction with the Statement of Duties:

 ICU Registrar Detailed Job Description and Training Program - 2025-2026.docx

Please see Selection Criteria & How to Apply to complete your application & also send copy of Cover letter/CV directly to david.rigg@ths.tas.gov.au and ram.sistla@ths.tas.gov.au  

Salary

$134,930 - $189,005 per annum

Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

• Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.

There may be opportunity to start earlier than February if circumstances permit.

Note: 24 months negotiable for suitable applicants.

ICU Registrars and other JMOs may be required to work up to 3 months per year at our satellite unit at Calvary Hospital. This unit is accredited by CICM and provides tertiary-level cardiothoracic and neurosurgery support.

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

Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)

Calvary Hospital, Lenah Valley

ICU Registrars and other JMOs may be required to work up to 3 months per year at our satellite intensive care unit at Calvary Hospital. This ICU is accredited by CICM and provides tertiary-level cardiothoracic, neurosurgical and other major surgical support. There is a combined roster across the two units.

Essential Requirements:

Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.   It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current 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)  C