The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
We are seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for various Resident Medical Officer opportunities for 2026 Mid-Year Recruitment.
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
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Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 2-4 (Resident Year 1-3)
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Salary
$95,275 to $108,150 pro rata, per annum
Salary Range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Period of Employment
Fixed-term, full-time day work (and part-time hours available), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 13 July 2026 until 11 January 2027.
(Please note opportunity for 24-month appointments may arise from this selection process)
* 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
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Duties
The Resident Medical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital (or rural facility). Provide after-hours emergency cover as determined by the relevant work unit.
Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) are fully rotational with an option to preference a 12-month rotation in Emergency medicine.
Some of the rotations offered by RHH are listed within the application process and a full list of RMOs terms for RHH can be viewed via this hyperlink under RHH accredited terms PGY2+/IMGs https://www.pmct.org.au/accreditation/terms
Applicants interested in preferencing a 12-month rotation in the RHH Emergency Medicine, this option can be selected within the RHH training stream preferences section of the application form.
For further information please refer to the RHH ED information sheet attached RHH. 12 month ED rotation information sheet.pdf
Essential Requirements
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered
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:
Desirable Requirements:
Working Environment:
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
How do I submit my application?
All applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted other than online, or incomplete applications will not be accepted. This ensures important questions about you are answered. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.
You will be prompted to complete an online application form, add or upload your responses, CV, Cover Letter and supporting documents. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please note you are not required to address the selection criteria.
Please submit in online application
Please utilise the THS CV Template provided in the attachments above.
Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.
PLEASE NOTE:Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment.
For further information
Shelley Hampson – Royal Hobart Hospital
(03) 6166 7538 or shelley.hampson@ths.tas.gov.au
Catherine Carrillo – Royal Hobart Hospital
(03) 6166 6030 or catherine.carrillo@ths.tas.gov.au
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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.
Important Information
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