Registrar, Palliative Care (North West Tasmania)

Location: North West Tasmania (Burnie & Latrobe)

Role: Registrar – Palliative Care (Accredited)

Contract: Fixed‑term full time until 31 January 2027 | 76 hrs/fortnight + 10 hrs education

Salary: $134,930 – $189,005 p.a. + 12% super + salary packaging

Join a supportive and well‑established palliative care team in the beautiful North West of Tasmania. This accredited Registrar role offers a rich mix of inpatient care, community palliative medicine, residential aged care support and outpatient clinic exposure, alongside structured teaching and strong consultant supervision.

Why Tasmania?

Tasmania offers an exceptional work–life balance—combining professional growth with the freedom to explore stunning landscapes, outdoor adventure, local produce, and a close‑knit regional community. Here, you can pursue a quieter but extraordinary lifestyle while advancing your career.

About the Role

You will provide palliative care to patients across hospital settings, community services, and aged care facilities, working closely with consultants, nurses and allied health. The role includes protected education time, a dedicated training program, and opportunities for accreditation across ACRRM, RACGP and RACP pathways.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical care for palliative inpatients and outpatients
• Participate in community visits, RACF reviews and consults across settings
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across NWRH, MCH and community services
• Join a structured teaching program with allocated education days
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and accurate clinical documentation

Accredited Training

• ACRRM: 12‑month AST Palliative Care + Foundation/ Diploma equivalents
• RACGP: Extended Skills (6 months) + Advanced Skills (12 months)
• RACP: Foundations + Advanced Training (Core Term 2 Community and Elective)

Eligibility

• AHPRA General or Limited Registration
• Ability to meet pre‑employment checks (criminal history, WWCC, ID)

This public hospital in Australia is located in a beautiful coastal town with stunning views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. The hospital is a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of highly skilled medical professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to patients. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity, pediatrics, and rehabilitation. The hospital also has a strong focus on community health, with a range of programs and services aimed at promoting healthy living and preventing illness. The surrounding area is known for its natural beauty, with pristine beaches, rugged mountains, and lush forests all within easy reach. The town itself has a vibrant community, with a range of cultural and recreational activities on offer. There are also excellent schools and a range of affordable housing options, making it an ideal place to live and work. Overall, this public hospital offers an excellent opportunity for a doctor looking to work in a modern, well-equipped facility in a beautiful location with a strong sense of community.