Tasmanian Government
Location
Meriden, Connecticut
Salary
A$98,133 - A$111,395 / YEAR
Responsible for the day-to-day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within hospitals or rural facilities. Provides after-hours emergency cover and participates in various clinical rotations across different medical specialties.
Must hold general or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and a current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration. A valid driver's license is desired, and candidates must pass pre-employment conviction and identification checks.
Classification: Medical Practitioner Level 2-4 (Resident)
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025
Salary: $98,133 – $111,395 per annum
Salary is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025
Period of Employment
Fixed-term, full-time (and part-time hours available), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2028 (Please note opportunity for 24-month to 8 January 2029 appointments may arise from this selection process)
Applicants should note that, for a period of a 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.
Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.
In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary [https://tasmanian.com.au/]
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/]
The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) 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. Rotations to Rural Practice sites across the state are available.
Tasmanian Health Service – Hospitals North West incorporating North West Regional Hospital, Burnie (NWRH) and Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe (MCH):
Resident Medical Officers employed at the Tasmanian Health Service – North West have the unique opportunity to experience regional and rural medicine at two campuses in beautiful North-West Tasmania and thrive in a supportive workplace with excellent educational opportunities. Allocations are personalised to meet the career goals of individual RMOs. Streams include Rural Generalist*, Basic Physician Training, Surgery/Orthopaedics, Critical Care*, Emergency Medicine, and General Practice.
Other opportunities include (but are not limited to) support for Certificate or Diploma courses, teaching and research opportunities.
*Allocation to Rural Generalist and Critical Care streams are by expression of interest each year; interested applicants are advised to apply to this RMO campaign then submit an EOI when requested. A requirement of these streams is that applicants hold Ahpra general registration.
THS – North West also welcome applications from PGY2+ International Medical Graduates holding (or eligible for) Limited or Provisional Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and provide exceptional support to allow you to meet the requirements for progression to General Registration.
General Medicine General Surgery Orthopaedics Emergency Medicine Anaesthetics ICU Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paediatrics Psychiatry General Practice
Resident Medical Officers working at Hospitals North West are expected to travel between NWRH and MCH and undertake shift work, as required for service provision.
Please refer to the attached information sheet for more information about the THS-NW THS North West_Intern and RMO Flyer.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtybFEQ2UYcHYkvSpqLE-frWkK-sLhdXQM51c39YUdpiUKqeqGKOqdNIsFmm9AL3FLfqCgFAN_1_WNQZo50jYDMXXmnkm9KiQnW5OMuFJPpxj3JEWSHhEGB-WkZtXqt8YX3Vgiyan20cD7zNtI2eSEDg%7e%7e]
Renal, Rehab, Respiratory, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Haematology, General Medicine A, B, C & D, Stroke, Acute Medical Unit, Outreach
Surgical rotations: General Surgery, Plastics/ENT, Colorectal, Orthopaedics, Urology, Upper Gastrointestinal, Breast & Endocrine
Other rotations include: Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry
Please refer to the attached North Hospitals & Healthcare information flyer for more information about the THS-North – THS North_Intern and RMO Flyer.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtj6NEMuuS8w7f2hlQrjKR4-hSzJCPFM6MxxwCnldqSYVejDnDnwhQb88xUdJgOCI0oh_sPMq0VrppQTZ57oE1DKxhFb-ZZ6afGk8xWDoDFEsw8iqT6pIjh65Jiy9BDRRqwtzrVi3d7-Kqstne3vS99g%7e%7e]
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 [https://www.pmct.org.au/accreditation/terms]
Applicants interested in preferencing a 12-month rotation in the RHH Emergency Department, 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 - THS South_12 month RMO ED Rotation Info Sheet.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtB3PiP7-DJzrGggH9TvfyJCRCQlWk7TvwwPk938tYAhcyi5S35-Iv4glQI29-AVLdgBqw58HSlPqiLXUL-KsC6RToHXDzjwblcUnbfNlolWoPLxUNUdmFoGh9H35jezGUVqxSuJnyNfhkyLPZxhtqpw%7e%7e]
Applicants who select a stream preference for a RHH BPT placement in this online application form will be considered for the BPT program once successfully obtaining a RHH RMO position through applying to the State-wide RMO Recruitment Campaign.
For further information on BPT program, RHH rotations and eligibility please refer to the BPT 2027 information sheet attached THS South_RHH BPT 2027 Info Sheet.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMthVcVaqWLuRmzebtPVKy8d4QLj-sBdJdTD38btq5A9NNGrs7UX8B3kkJpFVhKrrtDscOt9uNx76M5g0VnNjI-1ymUI8-48LpbetUQqcmJTzB8iMhOSIhHcHfqxukZ4wj4JGbchZsuK4IkgpimvgraFw%7e%7e]
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:
a. crimes of violence b. sex related offences c. serious drug offences d. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check 3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Current Driver’s Licence (If applicable to allocated role).
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
THS North West Intern and RMO Flyer.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtinFvrtEuWWWqDBRLHPSJnk2xe_Wi0ftUqpArJgfkuX-U9g8-qsJF9OtkcQF3HB2ZgSs81iSjxnMKPMkt41LgBbXY6zD7kWKTMwWv4QNcSrcuo-YvaVnsUpF27EMZZwGj3AS9RQPm7usvX8bRurVeFw%7e%7e] THS North Intern and RMO Flyer.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt9VtYhlDbqN5o5cjAYBPXCt0nBufVd0R08va5vlFo-TvnX_Mh3nOlU1VTfd_fGDBc1Q4q7rwOTONvDdyVujopf49XR-qlLSeM-MBfPkKAX6Pd5RSELkLGZgnm_KrtVEuhprN47q4xY68gayfCHzsDgg%7e%7e] THS South RHH BPT 2027 Info Sheet.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtw6JCMgjRtn1FZBv9Tqnxfp7diMXakzWdCFgGzPAKaNQ4j85ju2SEKvnpbA4whDV81xVQ-Owc0RI-5zCy1aeEQ-x1HrxULl4E9NaXk6jklgt36XGzKcB9eyikQba9Vo3fRWdY66i4i897yO4DOUVEJg%7e%7e] THS South 12 month RMO ED Rotation Info Sheet.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtF--ULIZC2ude7Qaof2eiv6WRe0EK3OxvusOYp9oaFHK8PW66R6ncChfDU0F1fMd_sSRhbWeePZhUaJ1G5Qqt5y0HfQjLQaCn064G9djYT_SdOlCLHBHDqfQ_dmHv4y73Cy7YA5ZBF3BMmtbbdnKN3w%7e%7e]
CV THS Template (Please use this THS CV Template)
Statement of Duties and Applicant Guides
Generic Resident Medical Officer MP2-4.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt6Sn-ucRriglSjZxQ7aPmtTwslfYjqNMWERuqtNzIHscQntXaoMKfRtnWcSXPQar8mjLU6IRxqmu44ZoCxTlA3_EzZYJHLva6hy7fv6v9SZ3blPhkS0VUrdZmCIUdaRrQYFeiaGbTGs2P5bT8UDqDeQ%7e%7e] Applicant Guide 2026.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMty1M-EFsc7_Gk4A1ahInJEkNWJhf-rFh2Jhrk0nlGdbd01PFHccvMFm2t8OgX9UkecdoalAcTjJ755ojdEYRVMSCMn_fqEtvhQiXZU0Ml1t3lGfgr4otWLHZnEezvT21bP137XJbMIpuDPfq9rFLn_Q%7e%7e] https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=Fwg6i4Eli-C_BZnWXfg4tJWj1IEOgySpPsZ46UzUzlUzbvawtkrX0se-p7mpYShYirbOnb7AUTM%7eHow 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 do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.
Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment.
For further information
Resident Staff Coordinator – Launceston General Hospital jmosupport@ths.tas.gov.au [jmosupport@ths.tas.gov.au]
Dr Louisa Case - Northwest Regional Hospital or Mersey Community Hospital louisa.case@ths.tas.gov.au [louisa.case@ths.tas.gov.au]
Catherine Carrillo or Shelley Hampson – Royal Hobart Hospital catherine.carrillo@ths.tas.gov.au [catherine.carrillo@ths.tas.gov.au] or shelley.hampson@ths.tas.gov.au [shelley.hampson@ths.tas.gov.au]
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/]
One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw]
One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275]
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/]
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.
Better health and quality of life around Tasmania. Visit us at www.ths.tas.gov.au [http://www.ths.tas.gov.au/]
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