Doctors in Training Recruitment Campaign 2027 - Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Registrar

- Australia, Tas
- Jul 29, 2026

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The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest hospital providing a full range of tertiary level services for the state. The Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology provides a comprehensive and integrated infectious diseases and clinical microbiology service for the RHH.

The Department is currently staffed by eight staff specialist Infectious Diseases Physicians/Microbiologists who supervise two Advanced Trainees (in Infectious Diseases) and a dedicated Resident Medical Officer rotated from the Basic Physician Training Scheme.

The successful applicant will undertake ward and consultation registrar duties, general infectious diseases and specialty clinics, subspecialty unit liaison and AMS duties.

The Infectious Diseases positions are accredited for advanced training in Infectious Diseases and/or dual trainees in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. It would also be suitable for trainees in General Medicine or other disciplines seeking an elective year in Infectious Diseases.

The Microbiology position would be suitable for single fellowship Microbiology trainees, dual trainees in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases or Infectious Diseases trainees seeking to complete microbiology requirements.

$138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

- Appointments up to 24 months may be available for suitable applicants

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.

Location

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest hospital providing a full range of tertiary level services for the state.



The Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology provides a comprehensive and integrated infectious diseases and clinical microbiology service for the RHH.

The Department is currently staffed by eight staff specialist Infectious Diseases Physicians/Microbiologists who supervise two Advanced Trainees (in Infectious Diseases) and a dedicated Resident Medical Officer rotated from the Basic Physician Training Scheme.

The successful applicant will undertake ward and consultation registrar duties, general infectious diseases and specialty clinics, subspecialty unit liaison and AMS duties.

The Infectious Diseases positions are accredited for advanced training in Infectious Diseases and/or dual trainees in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. It would also be suitable for trainees in General Medicine or other disciplines seeking an elective year in Infectious Diseases.

The Microbiology position would be suitable for single fellowship Microbiology trainees, dual trainees in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases or Infectious Diseases trainees seeking to complete microbiology requirements.

Salary

$138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

- Appointments up to 24 months may be available for suitable applicants

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.

Location

Royal Hobart Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases & Microbiology

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Duties

- The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital.

Essential Requirements





- Registration or eligible for Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of Violence
- Sex Related Offences
- Serious Drug Offences
- Crimes involving dishonesty

- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

- Registrar - Senior Registrar (MP5-11).docx
- Applicant Guide 2026.docx

For further information please contact:

Dr Louise Cooley
Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Royal Hobart Hospital

For further information regarding the application process if required please contact:

Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital

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