Overview
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Why Tasmania? It’s different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally. Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.
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About the Role and Team: The Department of Health is seeking motivated and experienced Medical Practitioners to work as part of the Department of Emergency Medicine across Tasmania’s North West Region. The Registrar – Emergency Medicine provides emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH). The NWRH is a contemporary facility that provides acute care and is a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania.
The NWRH Emergency Department has an annual attendance rate of 28,000 patients per year with 28% admission rate. It treats patients aged 0-100+, ATS 1-5. NWRH is the Regional Trauma Centre and provides inpatient care across medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and mental health. It supports a large outpatient department with tertiary outreach services from the Royal Hobart Hospital and extensive Oncology services. It is the referral centre for several district hospitals including King Island. The department offers teaching opportunities and supervision under FACEMs and participates in the EMET program for emergency medicine training.
There are opportunities for trainees approaching fellowship to be rostered on the consultant roster with FACEM supervision. A Senior Registrar role is available for those with fellowship progress or completed exams. The ED is accredited for twelve months of Emergency Medicine training and offers options in Paediatric Emergency Requirements, Advanced Skills Posts, and rotations in related specialties.
We have a diverse team with clinicians from more than ten countries. FACEMs have backgrounds in simulation, toxicology, PEM, mental health, palliative care, humanitarian contexts and other areas. One of our FACEMs or current registrars can discuss their experiences with you.
Responsibilities and position details
Details of Appointment
Fixed term part time, shift-work position working 9.88 hours per fortnight with 10 hours pro rata paid education time that includes a structured education day rostered every 4 weeks and self-directed learning in the second fortnight of the month. Commencing 2 February 2026 until 31 January 2027.
- Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 - $134,930 - $189,005 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
The Head of the State Service requires pre-employment checks prior to appointment, promotion or transfer, including:
- 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
How To Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. You will not be required to provide a separate statement addressing selection criteria. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application, so have two referees ready.
Documents and Information
- Statement of Duties (Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11)
- Applicant Guide
- Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22
Contact for More Information
Sophie Coghlan, Administrative Officer - Medical Workforce Unit
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Important information
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