Based in the community in Launceston, you will join a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team comprising a small core team of specialists, registrars, nursing and allied health staff. We provide palliative care services across Northern Tasmania extending from the Meander Valley, to the Bass Strait and the Bay of Fires and to historic central Tasmania. The service works closely with other community service providers and partner organisations to support the delivery of high-quality palliative care and achieve positive outcomes for the communities of northern Tasmania.

This position will primarily undertake work in the LGH as part of the SPCS consult team with offices based in the primary health building in the Launceston CBD.

The Role

• The Registrar/Senior Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of palliative private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Launceston General Hospital and provision of medical support to palliative clients in the community, as required.
• The position is an accredited training position for the Clinical Foundation of Palliative Medicine and for advanced training in Palliative Medicine — both Term 3 (consult) and Term 4 (cancer care) terms.
• The role requires collaboration with primary providers & inpatient admitting teams across a range of settings with a focus on ensuring patient care is appropriate, timely and within their goals of care.

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

Details of Appointment

• Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 February 2027 until 30 January 2028.

*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.

You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025. The following allowances and benefits may also be available:

• Salary packaging: living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment per 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 up to $15,000 (overseas) or $10,000 (interstate) for eligible appointees
• 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

More information about our Employee Benefits

Eligibility

Essential: General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Desirable: Current Driver's Licence.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

How to apply

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