Registrar

Registrar – General Surgery (Non-Accredited)

Location: Launceston, TAS

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time (February 2027 to February 2028)

Salary: $138,978 - $194,675 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Start Date: 1 February 2027

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for a General Surgery Registrar to join a well-supported surgical team in regional Tasmania. You will gain broad exposure to General Surgery, including operating, emergency, and outpatient settings, while rotating through Breast/Endocrine, Colorectal, and Upper GI/Hepatobiliary specialties. The position offers close consultant supervision, protected teaching time, research opportunities, and exposure to a diverse caseload. International candidates can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage surgical inpatients and clinical activities.
• Participate in operating theatre, emergency, and clinic services.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and professional development activities.
• Support safe, high-quality patient care.

Essential Criteria

• General or limited registration with AHPRA or eligibility.
• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to surgical training and professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package plus 12% superannuation.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Protected training time each fortnight.
• Professional development and research opportunities.
• Relocation assistance for eligible interstate and overseas candidates.
• Study leave and additional employee benefits.

Why Launceston?

Launceston is one of Australia's oldest and most picturesque regional cities, offering affordable living, stunning natural landscapes, excellent food and wine, and easy access to Tasmania's world-renowned attractions. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, short commute times, and outstanding work-life balance while advancing your surgical career.

This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
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This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife