Pain Medicine Trainee
The Royal Hobart Hospital invites applications for an accredited Pain Medicine Trainee position for the Core Training Stage (CTS) and/or Practice Development Stage (PDS) of the Faculty of Pain Medicine training programme.
About the Persistent Pain Service
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.
It operates within a multidisciplinary framework with specialists from neurosurgery, ENT, rheumatology, anaesthesia, general practice, psychiatry, pain nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and administrative staff.
Essential Requirements
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (general or limited)
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration where applicable
Duties
- Day‐to‐day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients
- Provide after‐hours emergency cover as required
Benefits
- Superannuation and salary packaging
- Supportive work environment
- Strong professional and social networks
- Well‐balanced lifestyle
Salary
$138,978 – $194,675 per annum, consistent with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025.
Classification and Award
Medical Practitioner Level 5‐11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar).
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Period of Employment
Fixed‐term, full‐time day work: 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time), commencing 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.
Pre‐employment Checks
- Crimes of violence, sex‐related offences, serious drug offences, crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check
Diversity and Inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people living with disabilities and other diverse communities.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of the Department of Health, and we recognise and value each individual's unique attributes and perspectives.
Doctors in Training Recruitment Campaign 2027 - Senior Registrar/Fellow Pain Medicine employer: Department of Health, Tasmania
The Tasmanian Department of Health is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As part of the Correctional Primary Health Service Reform Program in Hobart, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful health reforms while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Department of Health, Tasmania Recruitment Team
