Registrar/Senior Registrar (526162)

This position will primarily undertake work in the LGH as part of the SPCS consult team with offices based in the primary health building nearby.  

SPCS is a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team that works under primary health & covers the whole of Northern Tasmania

The role:

• The Registrar/Senior Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of palliative private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Launceston General Hospital and provision of medical support to palliative clients in the community and the Melwood Specialist Palliative Care Unit, as required.
• The position is an accredited training position for the Diploma of Palliative Medicine and for advanced training in Palliative Medicine
• The role requires collaboration with primary providers across a range of settings with a focus on ensuring patient care is appropriate, timely and within their goals of care. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

• #526162 - Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 2 August 2026.
• #526162 - Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 August 2026 until 31 January 2027.
• #527117 - Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 2 August 2026.

Registrars only: You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata. *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, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Registrars

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
• other allowances as applicable.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

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