Staff Specialist (General Surgery)

Location: General Surgery Royal Hobart Hospital

Applications close: Sunday 20 July, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Employment type: Full Time

Job description:
The Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist (General Surgery) (Fellow) vacancy. 

It is ideally suited to a surgeon that has recently been awarded a Fellowship in General Surgery (or will be prior to the commencement of employment). Much of the clinical work in this role involves managing acute / emergency cases as part of the Department of General Surgery’s Emergency Surgical Unit (ESU). There is also involvement in outpatient and elective services. The RHH Department of General Surgery offers the major sub-specialty areas (colorectal, UGI, HPB, breast, endocrine) and there would be opportunities for exposure to those fields of interest to the successful candidate. 

 

Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland. 

 
Salary 
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
 
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
 
Period of Appointment
Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing 02 February 2026 until 01 February 2027.

 


For more information:
Dr Luke Rayner
Head of Department
General Surgery
[email protected] 
 
Link - https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1153094/staff-specialist-general-surgery-527810

 

Posted 26 June 2025

Doctors in Training Recruitment 2026 - Unaccredited Vascular Surgery Registrar

Position details 
Applications close: Thursday 24 July, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Location: Vascular/Paediatrics RHH
Employment type: Full Time

 

The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Unaccredited Vascular Surgery registrar vacancy for 2026.
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. 

The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for Tasmania, and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania Medical School.  The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the region or state.  

Royal Hobart Hospital offers a challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunity with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
Superannuation and salary packaging
Support and dynamic work environment
Strong Professional and social networks
A unique and well-balanced lifestyle 
The 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.
 
Salary
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
 
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.

 

Essential Requirements
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

 
How to apply

For further information:
Dr Cameron Robertson
Staff Specialist, Head of Department
Email: [email protected]  

 

Link -  https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1153043/doctors-in-training-recruitment-2026-unaccredited-vascular-surgery-registrar

 

Posted 26 June 2025

Doctors in Training Recruitment 2026 - Unaccredited Registrar - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location: Royal Hobart Hospital
Applications close: Wednesday 16 July, 2025 11:55 PM AEST


The Tasmanian Health Service / Royal Hobart Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

 

A vacancy will be available for an unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit. The unit is based at the RHH and serves as a tertiary care facility for the entire state of Tasmania. The unit manages a variety of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, and the registrar would have a 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 Tasmania 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. 

 

Salary                                    
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

 

Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time, day work 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.  

 

Essential Requirements
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

 

Desirable Requirement
Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
This position would ideally suit someone who is working towards a training placement on the Cardiothoracic training program.

 

Contact -
Mr Keshav M Bhattarai
Head of Department
[email protected]
 

Link - https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1152728/doctors-in-training-recruitment-2026-unaccredited-registrar-cardiothoracic-surgery

 

Posted 18 June 2025

Doctors in Training 2026 - Senior Registrar - Fellow Trauma Services

Location: Royal Hobart Hospital
Applications close: Monday 11 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST


Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking interest from qualified applicants to appoint to the Senior Registrar / Fellow vacancies, within the Trauma Service.  Learn to lead the team and broaden your skills working in a specialist tertiary trauma service. The RHH Trauma Service has positions available for senior registrars in surgery and critical care.

 

As Trauma Senior Registrar you will care for over 1000 patients (> 300 major trauma presentations) in 12 months as you make the transition to consultant practice in a well-supported, multidisciplinary service with a strong emphasis on education and quality improvement activities.  We have a diverse and inclusive team. Medical staff at all levels will benefit from the opportunity to work closely with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Trauma Case Managers and experienced allied health practitioners, who champion a holistic approach to care and continuity throughout each patient’s injury journey.

 

Salary                                    
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
 
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time, day work 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.  
 
Essential Requirements
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

 

How to apply? Tasmanian Government Jobs


Contact:
Dr Jennifer Jamieson
Deputy Director, Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital
[email protected] 

 

Link - https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1152498/doctors-in-training-2026-senior-registrar-fellow-trauma-services

 

Posted 18 June 2025