Registrar - Cardiothoracic Surgery (532627)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking a Registrar/Senior Registrar for the 2027 training year to gain exposure to a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures.

The role covers peri-operative management, outpatient clinics and operative surgery, with teaching responsibilities for interns and medical students; opportunities for research projects are available, and Hobart offers a good work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
• Current Working with Children Registration where applicable.
• Mentorship and teaching will be part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide after-hours emergency cover as needed.
• Teach and supervise interns and medical students; participate in research projects.

Skills

Perioperative management

Clinical inpatient/outpatient care

Education

Registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Medical Degree (MBBS/MD)

Tools

WWC Registration

Job description

• Australia, Tas

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit is seeking suitable applicants for the 2027 training year as an Unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit. The unit is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital and serves as a tertiary care facility for the entire state of Tasmania. The unit manages a variety of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures with the registrar having good all-round exposure to Cardiothoracic surgery. The position involves peri-operative management of patients, outpatient clinics, operative surgery as well as teaching and supervising interns and medical students who rotate through the unit. There are ample opportunities for research projects during the year.

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmanian and with a 1:3 on call, there is a good opportunity for work life balance as well as working towards a career in Cardiothoracic surgery.

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

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.

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.

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

• Registration or eligible for Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current 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

Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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