At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing compassionate palliative care in various settings.
- Company: Be part of Tasmania's largest employer, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and flexible work-life balance.
- Other info: Experience Tasmania's unique lifestyle while working in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must be registered with the Medical Board of Australia and enrolled in specialty training.
The predicted salary is between 194675 - 194675 $ per year.
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated Registrar – Palliative Care. In this role, you will be responsible for liaising and collaborating with other treating clinicians for both public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital, Aged Care and Community settings.
The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) – North West Region is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community in Tasmania's beautiful North West. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services in accordance with our CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
The Rural Generalist Palliative Care Registrar position is accredited by the GP colleges and Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) - 12 months Advanced Specialised Training term in Palliative Care.
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) - 6 months Extended Skills training and 12 months Advanced Skills training.
- RACP - accreditation for Foundations in Palliative Medicine.
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 November 2026 until 7 February 2027. You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.
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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Enrolled in the relevant speciality training program.
Desirable criteria include:
- Participant of current General Practitioner training or current Trainee of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine.
- Has successfully completed all fellowship examinations relevant to their training program and employment.
- Current Driver's Licence.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does.
Registrar - General Practitioner (Palliative Care) (521935L4) in Burnie employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
