At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide haematology services, mentor junior staff, and participate in clinical trials.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on compassion, respect, and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer care while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia required.
The predicted salary is between 194675 - 194675 $ per year.
A fixed term 6-month Haematology Clinical Registrar position is available at the Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, from as soon as you can join us - 29 January 2027. This position is supported by a team of 5.4 FTE consultant haematologists, 1 BPT ward registrar, 2 ward RMOs and a Laboratory Advanced Trainee.
Work involves a mix of inpatient and outpatient care in a multidisciplinary setting. Duties include:
- Providing a consultative haematology service in conjunction with the on-call Haematologist for inpatients at LGH, as well as providing phone advice for GPs and rural hospitals.
- Regular outpatient clinics under supervision of Consultant Haematologists.
- Assisting with assessment and management of ambulatory haematology patients requiring treatment within the WP Holman Clinic outpatient facility, Launceston General Hospital.
- Advising, mentoring and overseeing the work of junior medical staff assigned to the care of inpatient haematology patients at the Launceston General Hospital when needed, including participation in the on-call roster with Consultant Support.
- Participation in local research projects and clinical trials.
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 haematology service at the Launceston General provides an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Using state 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 range of conditions managed is diverse and includes both malignant and benign haematology in inpatients and outpatients. Allogeneic stem cell transplants are not performed in Tasmania but after-care from d+100 onward is usually transferred from Melbourne to the local Tasmanian haematologists. Apheresis and stem cell collection are performed on-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.
The Launceston General Hospital is a major training site for the University of Tasmania Clinical School. Teaching and research is encouraged. The Holman Clinic also runs a number of clinical trials and registries out of the Oncology Clinical Trials Unit and the successful applicant will be expected to assist in the care and review of clinical trials patients.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us - 29 January 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.
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025: Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging. In addition, the following allowances and benefits, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Other allowances as applicable.
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Prior experience in clinical and/or laboratory haematology.
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Registrar - Advanced Trainee Haematology (522792) in Launceston 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.
