Job Description

2027 Registrar – Emergency Department

Launceston General Hospital

Shape Your Emergency Medicine Career in Northern Tasmania

Are you looking for an Emergency Department where you’ll be challenged, supported, and genuinely valued?

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Emergency Department offers the rare combination of a fulfilling Emergency Medicine career and a lifestyle people move across the world for. Think high-acuity medicine and exceptional training at work, and award-winning food and wine and easy access to stunning wilderness in your downtime. Or simply reclaim your time with shorter commutes and a slower pace of life.

This is Emergency Medicine where you can build a career—and a life.

ACEM, ACRRM and RACGP Trainees and Non-Trainee applicants who love Emergency Medicine and are looking for a new adventure are encouraged to apply

Here, you’re never alone but you’re always growing.

For ACEM trainees, we are accredited for 24 months of ACEM Training, including paediatric logbook accreditation, and run a highly regarded Primary and Fellowship Exam preparation program supported by two consultants on the ACEM Board of Examiners. Additional opportunities include ED Special Skills Ultrasound position, 6-month Anaesthetics rotation and potential medical specialty rotations.

For all registrars, we offer 5 hours of paid, protected teaching time each week, tailored to all experience levels and training stages, exam preparation support and study leave, a flexible roster to balance work and life and close mentorship from a passionate FACEM group.

Your Impact

As an Emergency Registrar in the department, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency care across all patient groups
• Get involved in critical decision-making in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Mentor and support junior doctors and medical students
• Shape the future of the department through your special interests and expertise

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A 43-bed Emergency Department with ~45,000 presentations annually
• The major referral centre for Northern Tasmania No bypass, real acuity, real impact
• Diverse caseload including trauma, paediatrics, mental health, and complex medical presentations
• Strong inpatient support, including 24 hour cath lab and ICU with ECMO capability
• Direct consultant supervision 8:00am–midnight, 7 days per week
• Every shift staffed with a mix of junior and senior registrars, including night shifts

What We Offer

We recognise that great clinicians deserve more than just a job. You’ll benefit from:

• Generous leave benefits and flexible working options with full or part time work available and up to three-year length of training contracts may be offered to successful applicants
• Extensive salary packaging options
• A strong culture of professional development and continuing education
• Opportunities to pursue and grow your interests

Live Where Others Holiday – Life in Launceston

Located in the heart of Northern Tasmania, Launceston offers an enviable lifestyle without compromise.

• Four distinct seasons
• Historic streetscapes and vibrant laneways, stunning national parks and pristine beaches to the north and east
• Award-winning vineyards in the Tamar Valley, orchards, berry farms, fresh local produce and weekend markets
• World-class mountain biking, kayaking, climbing and hiking and even skiing just an hour away

Swim at Cataract Gorge, right in the centre of town. Commute without traffic. Finish work and be on a trail, river, or vineyard within minutes.

Come for the training. Stay for the team. Thrive in Tasmania.

Applicants who are interested can find out more:

Name: Dr Fiona Cowan
Position: ED Staff Specialist
Phone number: (03) 6777 6777
Email address: fiona.cowan@ths.tas.gov.au

Details of appointment:

• Fixed term full-time or part-time position, 1 and 2 year contracts available
• Up to 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours (pro rata) paid education time
• Commencing from 1 February 2027 to 6 February 2028
• Earlier start dates may be available for successful candidates

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their best work. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work-life balance.

*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:

Registrars

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
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $25,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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:

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:

• Evidence of current Advanced Life Support or equivalent Emergency Life Support course certification and up-to-date resuscitation skills

• Engagement in a relevant training program, such as ACEM/FACCRM/EMC/EMD or equivalent qualifications

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

Download the Statement of Duties and any 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:

• 503232 Registrar-Senior Registrar- Emergency Department (ED) MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.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.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

If you’re looking for a department that will invest in your growth both professionally and personally - we’d love to hear from you.