Registrar - General Practitioner (Palliative)

The Team

Comprises of four palliative care consultants, and currently two other palliative care registrars. The medical practitioners work across the MCH and NWRH, as well as the community, alongside palliative care nursing staff. The Palliative Care in Service is an inpatient ward area with four beds located in the MCH. This is part of the broader Specialist Palliative Care Service, which is based at Parkside in Burnie.

The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) is a modern facility that provides acute care facilities for residents of the North West region of Tasmania. It is a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania.

The Role

• We are seeking a motivated Registrar – Palliative Care. In this role, on a day-to-day basis 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 an innovative and dynamic organisation 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 to train registrars on all ACRRM pathways. Accredited in 2023 with a site visit. ACRRM Registrars can also do 6 months training as Foundations in Palliative Medicine (previously Diploma of Palliative Medicine).
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) - 6 months Extended Skills training and 12 months Advanced Skills training. Rural Generalist training is also accredited. Registrars can complete the Foundations in Palliative Medicine (previously Diploma of Palliative Medicine).
• RACP - accreditation for Foundations in Palliative Medicine (previously Diploma of Palliative Medicine). Accredited for Advanced Trainees in Palliative Medicine for Core Term 2 Community and Elective Term.
• THS – North West Region also has a close working relationship with the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

It’s different here.

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.

Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Details of appointment

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.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like 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
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Participant of current General Practitioner training or current Trainee of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or a current General Practitioner.

• 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

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

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.

Statement of Duties:

• 521935 Registrar - GP (Palliative Care) MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide: 

• Applicant Guide 2026.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. 

Please ensure your application also includes:

• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Dr Jay Sen Gan

Position: Clinical Lead - Acute Medicine
Phone:  03•• •••500
E-mail: jay.gan@ths.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

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