We are seeking motivated doctors who are passionate about pursuing General and Acute Care Medicine Advanced Training in 2027.
Location & Lifestyle
Hobart offers a rare combination of high-quality clinical exposure and exceptional lifestyle:
- Short commute times
- Stunning natural landscapes & hiking
- Coastal living and water sports
- Vibrant food, arts, and festival scene
The Opportunity
Tasmania’s largest tertiary hospital (~500 beds) and the statewide referral centre for a broad range of specialist services. As a Level 3 teaching hospital, it offers an exceptional training environment with exposure to complex and diverse case mixes.
You will work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, with access to:
- Cardiothoracic and neurosurgical services
- Comprehensive diagnostic facilities
- Strong subspecialty support
- A 20-bed ICU for high-acuity care
The Department of General and Acute Care Medicine is the largest inpatient medical unit at RHH:
- 60–90 inpatients daily
- 15–20 admissions per day
- 5 Acute Medical teams, including:
- Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU)
- Emergency Department-based medical team
Training Program Highlights
This is a well-structured and accredited Advanced Training program aligned with Royal Australasian College of Physicians requirements.
Rotations include:
- Core General Medicine
- RAMU & ED-based General Medicine
- 6-month subspecialty terms in:
- Respiratory
- Nephrology
- Stroke/Neurology
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- 24 months Core Training
- 12 months Non-core Training
- Initial 12-month appointment
- Potential extension to 2–3 years for suitable candidates
Key Dates
- Applications close: 31 July 2026
- First round offers: 28 August 2026
- Second round offers: 25 September 2026
- $134,930 – $189,005 per annum
- Classification: Medical Practitioner Level 5–11
- Award: Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
- 76 hours per fortnight + 10 hours protected training time
- Day-to-day management of inpatient and outpatient care
- Participation in outpatient clinics
- After-hours and emergency cover
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia(General or Limited)
- Working with Children Registration (if applicable)
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks
- Completion of Basic Physician Training with Royal Australasian College of Physicians
This is one of the strongest General Medicine training programs in Tasmania, offering:
- High-volume acute exposure
- Structured rotations aligned with RACP
- Supportive consultant-led teaching
- Clear pathway to completion of Advanced Training
Expressions of interest can be sent to Nicki Wade at nickiw@ccjobs.com.au or contact Nicki directly on +61 401 010 048 for a confidential discussion.
- A cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
