Tasmanian Government
TATP Anaesthetic Registrar Recruitment Campaign 2027 (STATEWIDE)
🇺🇸United States2 days ago
$135K – $189KEntryFull Time
The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) Registrar vacancies for 2027.
The TATP provides anaesthesia training at all 3 Tasmanian Health Service (THS) hospitals. It has between 35-40 positions each year including up to 8 provisional fellowship positions, with a variable number of vacancies. All trainees in Tasmania are included in the TATP.
Positions within the TATP are predominantly length of training positions but may also include shorter-term and fixed-term appointments depending on trainee needs and available positions. Provisional fellowship positions are available in Hobart and Launceston and are advertised separately.
The Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program Committee (TATPC) represents the 3 participating hospitals in the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, Tasmania and the ANZCA Tasmanian Regional Committee
General information
The TATP is a state-wide end-to-end anaesthetic training program compliant with ANZCA’s guidelines and curriculum. It meets all of ANZCA’s training requirements. It offers anaesthetic training at all three Tasmanian Health Service (THS) hospitals including the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH).
The TATP is an established anaesthetic training program with consistently strong academic results, high quality training and trainee satisfaction. It offers many advantages:
Length of Training Agreement and Mutual Commitment
Most trainees on the TATP are offered a length of training Agreement - 2 year appointment with extension negotiable where applicable. This agreement allows the trainee up to 5 years to complete 4 years of basic and advanced training. The additional year allows up to 1 year of extended training or interrupted training, part-time training (minimum 0.5 FTE as per ANZCA training requirements) or leave including parental leave. This allows the TATP to support trainees who require flexible training for personal or professional reasons, including examination progression, family matters, health concerns or life choices.
Trainees with a fixed-term contract, an expired length of training agreement or more than 1 FTE of interrupted, extended, or part-time training will need to re-apply to complete any outstanding training requirements. Exceptional circumstances and further consideration of additional flexible training options are considered on an individual basis. Due to the needs of the overall training program the TATP requests advance notice, where possible, of flexible training needs. Please discuss with the Supervisor of Training and the Rotational Supervisor.
The TATP provides trainees with clinical opportunities to complete their training requirements including access to the necessary volume of practice, clinical experience, and specialized study units. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure all trainees have access to appropriate clinical opportunities, trainees who undertake interrupted or extended training may need additional time to complete their training requirements.
Consistent with ANZCA accreditation and trainee distribution trainees will be expected to rotate between the 3 ANZCA accredited anaesthesia training sites in Tasmania, including the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH).
Criteria to remain in a training pathway position:
If these criteria are met registrar contracts of employment are offered annually or biannually without the need to re-apply through the selection process.
Fixed term (previously hospital or non-rotational) positions
Some trainees are on fixed term contracts. Unlike independent positions in other jurisdictions, all training positions in Tasmania are included, supported, and coordinated by the TATP. During their appointment these trainees have equitable access to VOP, clinical experience, teaching, examination opportunities and scholar role activities.
Fixed-term positions are usually for 12 months. These positions may be filled by provisional fellows, trainees not on length of training agreements, non-Anaesthesia Specialty Trainees (i.e., DEM/ICU Registrars on rotation), International Medical Graduate Specialists, RGA trainees and career medica officers in anaesthesia. Fixed term trainees who have not been offered an extended contract (see below) need to re-apply for ongoing positions. Their applications will be in assessed with other eligible applicants.
Extended contract opportunities
Contract extension is available for fixed term contracts for a duration equivalent to the term of the contract. Trainees in extended contract positions need to re-apply when the extension has expired. The conditions to be eligible for contract extension include satisfactory performance and progression as assessed by Supervisors of Training and Directors of Anaesthesia and meeting all training requirements as per ANZCA. Extended contracts are preferred by the TATP but can only be considered when there are positions available.
Flexible training options
The TATP supports parental leave, extended training (4 years in 5 years) and part-time training options. Trainees considering LWOP, interrupted training or leave > 12 months are encouraged to discuss their situations with their Supervisor of Training and the Rotational Supervisor for consideration of their options.
Rural Generalist Anaesthesia training
RGA trainees are welcomed in the TATP. These positions have a separate Statement of Duties but are included, supported, and coordinated by the TATP.
RGA training can occur in all 3 Tasmanian anaesthetic training sites with experienced supervisors, relevant clinical experience, support and access to excellent teaching. Appointment of RGA trainees depends on the suitability of RGA applicants and the balance of anaesthetic trainees throughout the state to ensure best use of available training opportunities for all.
RGA trainee positions are offered on a fixed-term basis, typically for 12 months. Applicants must apply through the RGA selection process, which runs concurrently with the main TATP recruitment process from June to August each year. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong and relevant career pathway, with experience or interest in regional, rural, and remote practice settings.
Applicants must be registered as a trainee with RACGP or ACRRM or have completed their RACGP or ACRRM fellowship. Applicants who are still training for their primary fellowship must have successfully completed at least 2 years of that training program. Applicants must have completed an accredited ALS 2 course within 52 calendar weeks prior to commencing RGA training.
TATP selection process
The TATP values fair and wholistic selection for all applicants that allows candidates to the best of their abilities. There are multiple sources of information for selection and scores are based on the following components:
Shortlisting for interview is based on your written application and includes your curriculum vitae and selection criteria.
Please ensure you are thorough, honest, and relevant in all aspects of your application.
Application
Please note that successful candidates need to be able to start work on 1 February 2027. This means all travel, approved visa (for the duration of appointment), AHPRA registration, and any quarantine or isolation requirements need to be completed by this date.
Application to the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program is through a single online application form coordinated by the TATP.
Checklist
All applications from eligible applicants are considered through a transparent, competitive selection process.
Eligible hospital-based Trainees may apply for rotational positions as they become available.
For further information please refer to the Doctors in Training information on the Careers webpage: Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) | Tasmanian Department of Health
Salary is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar) in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award
Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time) commencing 1 February 2027 for 2 years.
Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Royal Hobart Hospital
Launceston General Hospital
North West Regional Hospital
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 determined by the Department of Anaesthesia.
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:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
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
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
512828 Anaesthetic Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx
How do I submit my application?
You are asked to address the selection criteria within the statement of duties and submit an online application. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.
Hard copy applications will not be considered for this campaign.
You will be prompted to complete an online application form, add or upload your selection criteria responses, CV and supporting documents. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so ensure you have the contact details for three referees before applying.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment.
For Anaesthetic Registrar position enquiries contact -
Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program Administration
Email: tatp@ths.tas.gov.au
For recruitment process enquiries contact -
Medical Staffing Unit
Email: medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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