Doctors in Training – Registrar Mental Health Services – Psychiatry (512152)
* Australia, Tas
* Apr 11, 2025
The Tasmanian Psychiatry Training Program (TPTP) is currently recruiting for Registrar positions starting Monday 2 February 2026. Applications are welcome for new trainees as well as transfers for existing trainees or candidates on the specialist pathway. Applications for advanced training positions are also available.
Applications are open until 30 May 2025. Applications will only be accepted from doctors with a current AHPRA registration.
The TPTP offers a comprehensive state-wide training program in psychiatry with placements in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. Rotations include Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Forensic psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Old Age, Perinatal, Community, Rehabilitation, Medical Administration and Private Psychiatry.
The TPTP runs a local Formal Education Program supported by STP funds which allows speakers from around Australia to contribute to our training as well as a successful examination preparation course. With approximately 36 trainees across the state the TPTP offers a more personal program with strong support from training, supervisors and service as well as an active peer network.
Working in SMHS provides a unique opportunity to practice psychiatry in various subspecialty areas such as Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Forensic psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Old Age, Perinatal, Community, and Rehabilitation.
Position Features:
* The position will require the occupant to participate in after-hours work
* The position will require the occupant to participate in an on-call roster
* Doctors located in the Northwest Regional Hospital will be expected to provide Code Blue and MET calls to both public and private patients within the co-located Private Hospital
Details of Appointment:
Multiple fixed Term full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 2 February 2026 for a period of 3 years.
Registrars will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight.
* 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.
Medical Practitioner Level 5 – Level 11 $134,930- $189,005 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
* Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
* Enrolled and completing training in the medical specialty of psychiatry with RANZCP
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Has successfully completed all fellowship examinations relevant to their training program and employment and is within 1 year of obtaining specialist fellowship.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Please Note:
* All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
* Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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