RegistrarSenior Registrar Paediatric

The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Paediatric Registrar/Senior Registrar, who will work as part of the Paediatric team, servicing a population of approximately 116,000.

Tasmania is a real treasure, and this opportunity combines both professional and personal satisfaction!

• Rugged mountains, spectacular wilderness and sparkling highland lakes.
• Coastal location
• Affordable living
• Direct flights
• Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $131,000 - $183,500 per annum, pro rata 11% superannuation access to salary packaging
• Contemporary, well equipped work environment
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• You will be joining an established team that is accredited for training in a region coastal setting, providing inpatient/outpatient and outreach services to the community.

The NWRH Paediatric Ward has approximately 1000 admissions per annum. There are approximately 1000 births a year with around 150 - 200 admissions to the Special Care Nursery.

The Paediatric registrar has regular outpatient clinics and the rural / regional nature of the hospital allows the doctor, with appropriate supervision, to manage a broad spectrum of clinical conditions. They also have the opportunity to be involved with multidisciplinary asthma / allergy and behavioural / neurodevelopmental clinics and attend specialist clinics rehabilitation, cardiology, diabetes, endocrinology, and oncology clinics. The Department of Paediatrics provides a community outreach service which also provides learning and training opportunities for basic and advanced trainees. There are regular teaching sessions for registrars.

The Department of Paediatrics has been granted full accreditation for Advanced Specialised Training in Paediatrics by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and has full RACP Accreditation for General Paediatrics (Rural) with a perinatal component (general paediatrics, acute care, community and developmental paediatrics).

This position will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated medical professional who views challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems.

The unit is supported by a Level 4 Neonatal Unit and an 8 bed Level 4 Intensive Care Unit.

The Service:
The health service has the main acute 160 bed teaching Hospital (with a rural clinical school attached) and a 70 bed Private Hospital, the other acute Hospital is located a short distance away and has 130 beds.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program

The Location:
Tasmania has a wide variety of activities and attractions including Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Golf, Wildlife Watching, Walking and Trekking, 4WD Adventures, Diving, Cycling, Kayaking and Canoeing, Surfing, White-water Rafting and Surf Lifesaving.

There are wonderful lifestyle opportunities in this beautiful location.

Skills & Qualifications required:
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Team Player
Dedicated, professional and excellent communication skills.

How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on