Registrar (Trauma Services) 2027

Department of Health

Hobart TAS

Residents and Registrars (Healthcare and Medical)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

138,978 to 194,675 per annum + Superannuation

Department of Health is seeking interest from qualified applicants to appoint to Registrar vacancies within the Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital.

Learn new skills and build confidence caring for complex patients with multiple injuries. The Royal Hobart Hospital Trauma Service has positions available for trauma registrars in 2027.

The Trauma Service cares for over 1000 injured patients each year (> 300 major trauma presentations). As a trauma registrar you will be a key member of our admitting trauma unit, working alongside medical specialists from diverse backgrounds, as well as trauma case managers and experienced allied health practitioners.

We can offer accredited training with CICM (medicine time – 6 months) and ACEM (including accreditation for TS4 trainees – 6 months). Trauma service time also satisfies RACS requirements for critical care exposure. We welcome trainees from any specialty who want to learn how to provide comprehensive, roadside to rehabilitation care of trauma patients.

The Trauma Service is a consultant-led service, and you will be well supported by our staff specialists who are on site seven days per week. Your roster will include a combination of early, late and weekend shifts (~ 1:3), with minimal rostered overtime.  An average day would include a ward round, consults, tertiary surveys and trauma call attendance. You will also be an important member of regular multidisciplinary team meetings.

The Trauma Service provides five hours of protected teaching time per week for medical staff. Every second week there is an afternoon of structured teaching and simulation. In alternate weeks, time is made available for self-directed learning, supported by a logbook and a wide catalogue of online modules and external resources.  There will also be opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement activities, drawing on comprehensive data from the Tasmanian Trauma Registry and supported by our full-time clinical research coordinator.

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

Time with the trauma service will be an excellent foundation for any future medical career. We welcome any questions you may have and hope you will consider applying to join our team.

Salary 138,978 to 194,675 per annum (pro rata)

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

Please note up to 24-month contract negotiable.

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

Royal Hobart Hospital

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Duties

The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital . They are also responsible for attending any trauma callouts in the Emergency Department and responding to referrals and consults.

Essential Requirements

General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Current Tasmanian 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:

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.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11.docx

Applicant Guide 2026.docx

How to apply

Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment campaign.

You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.

You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

For further information please contact:

Dr Jennifer Jamieson

Deputy Director, Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact: jennifer.jamieson@ths.tas.gov.au