The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for Tasmania, and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania Medical School. The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the region or state.

The Department offers a wide range of experience in trauma, hand and wrist surgery, skin cancer, burns and general paediatric and adult reconstructive surgery. There is an active teaching programme with a high degree of commitment from Consultants to teach and supervise. Research and publications are actively encouraged.

The Department comprises of six Plastic Surgeons each with a super speciality interest, four Registrars (one PRS SET Trainee from the VIC/TAS training programme, 3 Unaccredited), one Surgical Basic Trainee (previously referred to as Senior Resident Medical Officer) and one Intern.

We actively seek interest from highly motivated applicants who wish to ultimately pursue a career in Plastic Surgery.

Salary

$138,978 - $194,675 per annum

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

An opportunity available for commencement from 3 August 2026 - 18 month appointment negotiable for suitable applicant.

Please note up to 24-month contracts negotiable with 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

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital

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Duties

- Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the allocated site/facility. Provide after-hours emergency as determined by the relevant work unit.

Essential Requirements

- General or limited 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
- Reliable Drug Offences
- Crimes involving dishonesty

- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

- Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU.docx
- Applicant Guide 2026.docx

Applications close 12 July 2026

For further information please contact:

Dr Nitin Sharma
Head of Department
(03) 6166 8***




************@ths.tas.gov.au

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

Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
***************@ths.tas.gov.au

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