Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Saturday 06 September, 2025 11:55 PM
Saturday 6 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North
Location:
Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the allocated site/facility. Provide after-hours emergency as determined by the relevant work unit.
A Medical Oncology advanced training position is available at the Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, in 2026. This position is accredited by the RACP for 12 months of medical oncology core training and is supported by a team of 6.4 FTE consultant medical oncologists, 1 BPT ward registrar and 2 residents.
Work involves the following duties:
1. Assessment and management of ambulant medical oncology patients requiring treatment within the WP Holman Clinic outpatient facility, Launceston General Hospital.
2. Advising, mentoring and overseeing the work of junior medical staff assigned to the care of inpatient medical oncology patients at the Launceston General Hospital including participation in the on-call roster with Consultant Support.
The Northern Cancer Service provides comprehensive cancer care to the population of Northern/North West Tasmania (250,000 people). Treatment centres are located at the WP Holman Clinic, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Cancer Centre, Burnie, and the Mersey Community Hospital.
The oncology service at the Launceston General Hospital (where the advanced trainee position is based) provides an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Using start of the art technology, the service combines the disciplines of medical and radiation oncology, as well as haematology and palliative care on one site.
The Northern Cancer Service will provide the successful applicant with a quality, clinical, educational and developmental experience. An extensive range of diagnostic and imaging services, including CT, MRI and PET, are available in Launceston.
Formal oncology MDT meetings are conducted in the areas of urology, gastroenterology, breast, lung, head and neck, as well as state-wide neurosurgery and gynae-oncology meetings.
The Launceston General Hospital is a major training site for the University of Tasmania Clinical School. Teaching and research is encouraged and attendance at national and international oncology meetings, as well as training and educational events, will be supported.
There is an on-call requirement for advanced trainees which equates to a 1 in 4 rotation based in Launceston. This is for medical oncology patients and supported by a consultant.
Launceston offers a fabulous regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne.
Outline the team, what the team is doing and how the team works as a part of DOH to serve the community to be detailed by the hiring manager.
Details of appointment:
12 month, fixed term full time working up to 80 hours per fortnight, commencing from Feb 2, 2026
Registrars only: You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
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.
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata+ 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 as
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
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Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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Saturday 6 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Agency:
Department of Health
Award:
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North
Location:
Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the allocated site/facility. Provide after-hours emergency as determined by the relevant work unit.
Saturday 6 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Agency:
Department of Health
Award:
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North
Location:
Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the allocated site/facility. Provide after-hours emergency as determined by the relevant work unit.
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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