Doctors in Training Recruitment Campaign 2027 - Senior Registrar/Fellow Pain Medicine
Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 15 September 2026 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Employment type
Fixed-term, full-time
Region
South
Location
Royal Hobart Hospital
Applications are invited for accredited Pain Medicine Trainee position(s) at the Royal Hobart Hospital for the Core Training Stage (CTS) and/or Practice Development Stage (PDS) of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) training program.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for registration as a trainee with the Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA, and be actively progressing towards Fellowship through completion of the FPM, ANZCA Pain Medicine training program.
Persistent Pain Service, Royal Hobart Hospital
The Persistent Pain Service at the Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s only tertiary referral pain service and is accredited as a Level 1 training unit by the Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA.
The service operates within a multidisciplinary framework and includes Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians from a range of primary specialties including Neurosurgery, ENT, Rheumatology, Anaesthesia, and General Practice. The team also comprises psychiatry, pain nursing, allied health professionals including physiotherapy and psychology, as well as dedicated administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients.
* Provide after‑hours emergency cover at the hospital as required.
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver pain management care.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements.
* Active progression towards Fellowship in the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) through completion of the ANZCA Pain Medicine training program.
Pre‑Employment Checks
* Conviction checks for crimes of violence, sex‑related offences, serious drug offences, and crimes involving dishonesty.
* Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Salary and Benefits
* $138,978 - $194,675 per annum.
* Superannuation and salary packaging.
* Supportive and dynamic work environment.
* Strong professional and social networks.
* Unique and well‑balanced lifestyle.
Employment Period
Fixed term, full‑time, 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.
Apply
Only online applications will be considered. Submit an up‑to‑date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and suitability for the position. Applications submitted by an agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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