Doctors in Training 2026

Department of Health is seeking interest from qualified applicants to appoint to the Senior Registrar / Fellow vacancies, within the Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital.

Learn to lead the team and broaden your skills working in a specialist tertiary trauma service.

The Royal Hobart Hospital Trauma Service has positions available for senior registrars in surgery and critical care.

As Trauma Senior Registrar you will care for over 1000 patients (> 300 major trauma presentations) in 12 months as you make the transition to consultant practice in a well-supported, multidisciplinary service with a strong emphasis on education and quality improvement activities.

We have a diverse and inclusive team. Medical staff at all levels will benefit from the opportunity to work closely with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Trauma Case Managers and experienced allied health practitioners, who champion a holistic approach to care and continuity throughout each patient's injury journey.

Our specialists come from a variety of backgrounds, including emergency medicine, intensive care, anaesthesia, and retrieval medicine. This allows us to offer accredited training with CICM (medicine time – 6 months), ACEM (including TS4 trainees – 6 months) and ANZCA (PFY by individual application). We welcome trainees from any specialty who want to learn how to provide comprehensive, roadside to rehabilitation care of patients with complex and multiple injuries. Clinical time in your primary specialty area may also be possible by negotiation.

In partnership with the trauma staff specialists, the trauma senior registrar will attend trauma calls, lead daily ward rounds, attend the fortnightly trauma clinic, represent the medical team at trauma multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to teaching and supervision of junior staff. There will also be opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement activities, drawing on comprehensive data from the Tasmanian Trauma Registry with support from our full-time clinical research coordinator. Participation in the staff specialist on-call roster will be offered to enhance clinical autonomy after an appropriate period of orientation and ward-based experience.

The Trauma Service provides five hours of protected teaching time per week for medical staff. Every second week there is an afternoon of structured teaching and simulation. In alternate weeks, time is made available for self-directed learning, supported by a logbook and a wide catalogue of online modules and external resources.

Time with the trauma service will be an excellent foundation for any future medical career. We welcome any questions you may have and hope you will consider applying to join our team.

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

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 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.

Please note up to 24-month contract negotiable.

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 Senior Registrar 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 as determined by the relevant Unit. They are also responsible for attending any trauma callouts in the Emergency Department and responding to referrals and consults. They provide oversight and supervision for junior medical staff within the team and assist with the delivery of regular trauma education programs.

Essential Requirements

• 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:

• 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
  
  

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (23).pdf

Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (21).docx

0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf

0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply?

Only online applications will be considered for this Campaign.

You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.

You are required to submit an up to date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

Please click the Apply Now button.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.

For further information regarding this vacancy:

Dr Jennifer Jamieson

Deputy Director, Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital

Email: jennifer.jamieson@ths.tas.gov.au

For further information regarding application process:

Marita Eccles

medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

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Important information

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