Interested in developing your expertise in Infectious Diseases within a highly supportive team and academic environment?
Head Medical is working with the Tasmanian Health Service to recruit an Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee / Registrar based at Launceston General Hospital, offering excellent clinical exposure alongside strong teaching and research support.
* Broad exposure across Infectious Diseases, including inpatient consultation and outpatient clinics
* Structured training programme with protected teaching time
* Opportunities to engage in research and undergraduate teaching
* Work in a region with exceptional lifestyle and natural surroundings
* Salary: AUD $138,978 – $194,675 (commensurate with experience)
* Relocation support
* 12 month contract commencing 1st February 2027
The Role
This position sits within a well-established Infectious Diseases unit, where you will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team which includes four Infectious Diseases Physicians, Microbiologist, 3 Infectious Diseases Pharmacists and Physician trainees.
You will contribute to:
* Inpatient Infectious Diseases consultations across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties
* Outpatient clinics, including:
o General Infectious Diseases
o Outpatient antimicrobial therapy
o High-risk foot clinic
o Tuberculosis services
* Antimicrobial stewardship activities
* Supporting infection control services where required
* Participation in an on-call rota
There is also the opportunity, depending on interest, to gain experience in sexual health and HIV outpatient services.
This is a consultative service, with regular multidisciplinary engagement across specialties including Haematology, Orthopaedics and Intensive Care.
You will benefit from:
* Strong clinical supervision and mentorship
* 10 hours of protected training time per fortnight
* Research opportunities
* Opportunities to teach and supervise medical students
Requirements
* Eligible for registration with AHPRA via the Competent Authority pathway
* Experience at Registrar level (or equivalent) in General Medicine / Infectious Diseases
* Interest in Infectious Diseases essential
* Current driver's licence desirable
The Location
A beautiful and welcoming city, Launceston offers a rare combination of lifestyle and career:
* Affordable housing, easy commutes, and excellent schools
* Fantastic café scene and access to world‐class food and wine
* Outdoor adventures on your doorstep – from beaches to bike trails and mountain hikes
* Family-friendly with a strong sense of community
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