At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing compassionate palliative care in various settings.
- Company: Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and fitness access for you and your family.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia required.
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) offers a 12 months Advanced Specialised Training term in Palliative Care to train registrars on all ACRRM pathways.
Registrars can also do 6 months training as Foundations in Palliative Medicine (previously Diploma of Palliative Medicine). Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) provides 6 months Extended Skills training and 12 months Advanced Skills training. Rural Generalist training is also accredited.
THS – North West Region has a close working relationship with the University of Tasmania's Rural Clinical School.
Why Tasmania
Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
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.
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 may be available:
- Salary packaging options include living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year.
- North and North-West Tasmania Recruitment and Retention Allowance of $10,000 per annum, paid fortnightly.
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $3,278 per annum, pro rata.
- Travel and relocation assistance support is available.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
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:
- 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 and is within 1 year of obtaining specialist fellowship.
- Current Driver's Licence.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does.
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
Registrar - General Practitioner (Palliative Care) (521935L4) 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.
