Doctors in Training - Unaccredited Neurosurgery Registrar

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.

We are seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Unaccredited Registrar - Neurosurgery vacancies.

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.

The Tasmanian Neurosurgical Unit is a Statewide Service receiving elective and emergency Neurosurgery and Neurology patients and treats a wide range of Neurological and Neurosurgical conditions including Cranial and Spinal Trauma, Tumours, Vascular, Paediatric and Complex Spine.

Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.

• Support and dynamic work environment
• Strong Professional and social networks
• A unique and well-balanced lifestyle

$138,978 - $194,675 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Fixed term, full time day work (with on call), working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

• Appointments up to 24 months may be available for suitable applicants

Applicants should note that, for a period of 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.

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The Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients and provides afterhours emergency cover at the hospital as required.

• Registration or eligible for Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

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:
   • Crimes of Violence
   • Sex Related Offences
   • Serious Drug Offences
   • Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

• Generic Registrar - Senior Registrar (MP5-11) (June 2026).docx
• Applicant Guide 2026.docx

Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment campaign.

You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.

You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

Please click the Apply Now button.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment campaign.

Applications close 11 August 2026

Dr Nova Thani
Staff Specialist - Neurosurgery
Email: **********@ths.tas.gov.au 

Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
***************@ths.tas.gov.au

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