The Team:

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is a multi-speciality teaching hospital catering to community in Northern Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.

THS Pathology at Launceston General Hospital is a Public Pathology GX laboratory located in LGH and provides multi-disciplinary diagnostic services to community in Northern Tasmania. We offer advanced Laboratory Haematology training and we have a team of dedicated haematologists who supervise the trainees for Laboratory Haematology.

At THS Pathology at Launceston General Hospital, we focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

- Participate and train in the diagnostic Haematology service for inpatients and outpatients of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) under the supervision of Clinical and Laboratory Haematologists.
- Work collaboratively with medical and scientific staff and other health professionals in a role commensurate with experience.
- Assist with the Haematology consultation services
- Participate in Haematology outpatient services in a role commensurate with experience
- Undertake haematology procedures eg: Bone marrow biopsies for the malignant and non-malignant patients with haematological disorders as requested by the haematologists.
- Organise MDT and other meetings relevant to the registrar training.

You will need to

- Demonstrate a commitment to training in Laboratory Haematology
- Previous work experience relevant to the role.

With direction and supervision provided by specialist medical staff, the Registrar - Laboratory Haematology is responsible for:





- Adherence to Hospital and professional protocols, policies, clinical pathways and standards.
- Demonstrating sound judgement and competence in accordance with skills and knowledge when undertaking tasks.
- Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and procedures.

Essential Requirements:

General or limited registration with AHPRA - Medical Board of Australia.

Desirable requirements:

Previous experience in Laboratory Haematology

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building robust connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position,



working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 31 January 2027 until 31 January 2028. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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

Salary:

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

- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Prior experience in clinical and/or laboratory haematology.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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📌 Registrar - Haematology (524334) (Launceston)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston