The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest for 2026 Geriatric Medicine Registrar at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
The Royal Hobart Hospital is a tertiary hospital in southern Tasmania, serving a population of 300,000.
This position is suitable for Basic Physician trainees, GP Registrars and as a non-core term for Advanced Trainees in Rehabilitation or Emergency Medicine and is distinct from the Advanced Trainee in Geriatric Medicine position.
The aged care department has an establishment of 9 FTE registrar positions which includes up to 4 advanced trainees in geriatrics, with the remainder being registrars in Geriatric Medicine. These positions are supported by interns in acute geriatrics; and 5 resident medical officers across the subacute services. The successful applicant will be working with of a team of junior doctors and Consultants. There is strong collegiality, stability, and energy within the group of 17 geriatricians.
The Aged Care department has 112 inpatient beds - 60 acute beds, 42 subacute beds (Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)), plus 10 beds for patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia requiring slow stream rehabilitation. There is an additional GEM at Home service. The Aged Care specialists provide multiple services to inpatients (including a consultative service and shared care orthogeriatrics model of 10-20 patients), outpatient clinics (including regional TAZREACH Outreach clinics), education to undergraduates/allied health/nursing/postgraduates as well as research. Preferences for rotations will be discussed between the trainee and Director of Clinical Teaching in Aged Care prior to commencement, considering educational objectives.
Salary
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
In addition to base salary -
* CPD allowance.
* Additional 3% base rate on call allowance plus overtime.
* Disturbance and callback allowances.
* You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
* Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person or $25.95 for a family.
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 (part time hours may be considered), working 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata) – effective 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027 (2 year appointment negotiable).
Note: On call roster 1:11
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
Various – Peacock 3/Peacock 1/Older persons Unit/Jasmine (Roy Fagan Unit)
Duties
The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients and provides afterhours emergency cover at the hospital.
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:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
How to apply
Only online applications will be considered for this Recruitment Campaign.
NOTE : You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You ARE required to submit a current CV & cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
Please note: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For further information please contact:
Dr Andrea Lees
Staff Specialist – Geriatrician
Head of Department, Aged Care Service
Andrea.lees@ths.tas.gov.au
Dr Andrea Wilson
Staff Specialist – Geriatrician
Andrea.wilson@ths.tas.gov.au
For further information on the application process please contact:
Marita Eccles
Medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
Better health and quality of life around Tasmania.
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