Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP)
Positions within the program may be either rotational or hospital-based with opportunities for extended contracts.
Trainees in anaesthesia in Tasmania are managed and supported through the program by our experienced staff.
Registrar Positions
Rotational positions
There are 20 rotational positions state-wide. Trainees appointed to these positions will be offered a commitment of structured training within Tasmania over four years. They will be provided with the appropriate clinical opportunities required to complete all their training during this time.
In return for this commitment, trainees will be expected to rotate between the three participating hospitals, including the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH). Rotational trainees spend at least two of four years of training at the RHH. Satisfactory performance and progression through training are required to maintain the rotational position.
Criteria to remain in a rotational position
- Trainees must continue to achieve satisfactory clinical performance as assessed in accordance with the Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) training program.
- Introductory Trainees (IT) must be deemed satisfactory in their three, and six-month assessments with the supervisor of training. Unsatisfactory progress or training concerns will result in the trainee having to re-apply for a job position for the following year, in competition with other applicants.
- Basic Trainees (BT) are expected to pass the ANZCA primary examination during the basic training period
- Advanced Trainees (AT) are expected the pass the ANZCA final examination during the advanced training period
If these criteria are met, registrar contracts of employment are offered annually without the need to re-apply through the selection process. Inadequate progress or training concerns will result in the trainee having to re-apply for a registrar position for the following year in competition with other applicants.
Hospital-based positions
Hospital-based positions are fully accredited by ANZCA for anaesthetic training.
- Non-rotational positions within the program are hospital-based. During their appointment, hospital-based trainees accumulate a volume of practice, and clinical experience and have access to examination opportunities as well as scholar role activities.
- A hospital-based position is a fixed-term position, usually for 12 months. While the program does not offer a four-year training commitment to hospital-based trainees, ongoing training and employment opportunities exist and are common.
- 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.
Extended contract opportunities
- For hospital-based trainees on fixed-term contracts, a contract extension for up to two years of continuous employment is available for satisfactory performance.
- This allows hospital-based trainees to complete their basic or advanced training without needing to re-apply to the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP).
- The conditions to be eligible for contract extension include satisfactory performance and progression and meeting all training requirements as per the ANZCA requirements.
Flexible training opportunities
The program has a strong record of flexible training options which candidates can discuss on an individual case-by-case basis.
Provisional Fellowship positions
The program offers excellent provisional fellowship positions at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital, with up to five positions available at RHH. These positions are approved by ANZCA for provisional fellowship training and can allow for 6-month, 12-month, or longer appointments.
- Provisional Fellowship positions in Tasmania allow the successful applicant to develop broad skills and be ready for successful independent specialist practice on completion of their fellowship.
- They support the fellow to develop the necessary management and communication skills to complement clinical competence.
- These appointments are highly rewarding positions in friendly, supportive departments that promote excellence in practice, collaboration, education and research.
General Fellowships
Tasmania offers excellent general provisional fellowships with a range and diversity of ongoing clinical experience not matched by many interstate centres. Tasmanian hospitals offer comprehensive and ongoing exposure to trauma, obstetrics and paediatrics, with the Royal Hobart Hospital tertiary level services including neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery. The range of exposure, opportunities to develop leadership skills, collaboration and mentorship from collegial departments and strong teaching leads to highly competent and confident anaesthetists who are work ready for specialist practice on completion of their fellowship.
In addition, Tasmania provides a responsive and individualised approach to provisional fellowship and can support interests in many fields of clinical and professional practice, including perioperative medicine; learning, teaching and simulation; welfare; and environment and sustainability. Candidates can discuss their specific needs and interests with the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) for consideration.
Subspecialty Fellowships
Sub-specialty fellowships are available in Tasmania. The Royal Hobart Hospital offers the following provisional fellowship opportunities:
- Cardiac/general fellowship – clinical experience in cardiac anaesthesia and opportunities to develop echocardiography skills including transesophageal echocardiography and to pursue additional and relevant qualifications.
- Regional anaesthesia fellowship – clinical experience in upper limb, lower limb, and truncal blocks with development of ultrasound skills from a substantial group of dedicated and skilled specialists.
- Global outreach fellowship – involvement in our Global Outreach Program. Opportunities include the Real World Anaesthesia Course), participation in real global outreach programs and excellent mentorship from leaders in the field.
In addition, Tasmania provides a responsive and individualised approach to provisional fellowship and can support interests in many fields of clinical and professional practice including perioperative medicine; learning, teaching and simulation; welfare; and environment and sustainability. Candidates can discuss their specific needs and interests with the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP) for consideration.
Provisional Fellowship at Launceston General Hospital (LGH)
LGH has a provisional fellowship position that allows the successful applicant to pursue interests in rural, major adult or upper gastrointestinal anaesthesia. It is great opportunity for a senior trainee to develop skills and professional relationships in a regional centre that promotes and practices excellence in “generalist” anaesthesia care.
Pain Medicine Fellowship
Provisional fellowship in pain medicine and post-fellowship positions in pain medicine are available for suitable candidates. These positions are appointed through the Persistent Pain Service based in Hobart.
Provisional Fellow/Registrar in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
In 2020, Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) commissioned its brand new, state of the art Hyperbaric treatment facility which also has hypobaric/altitude capability. This unique facility is the only one in the Southern hemisphere and provides valuable clinical, research and training opportunities. The Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine is fully accredited for the ANZCA Diploma of Advanced Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. Additionally, special skills training opportunities with Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, Australasian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society Diploma of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine(Dip DHM) are also. Our facility is the State referral centre for diving emergencies, servicing very active occupational and recreational industries. Diving emergency patients can be received directly from the newly constructed RHH helipad.
Opportunities exist to combine a registrar position in anaesthesia with a 6-month term in diving and hyperbaric medicine. Note that a full fellowship year in diving and hyperbaric medicine at Royal Hobart Hospital is also available, which satisfies the time requirements for the ANZCA DipAdvDHM. To be eligible for this position, applications must apply to both Anaesthesia and Hyperbaric positions.
For more information regarding Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine training, please email:
Clinical Professor David Smart at [email protected] or
Clinical Associate Professor David Cooper at [email protected]
If you are applying for provisional fellowship positions, please refer to the specific information provided. To be eligible for any areas of specific interest, the applicant must refer to it within their application.
| Senior Registrar/Provisional Fellow Important Dates 2022 | |
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| Applications open | 6 April 2022 |
| Applications close | 7 May 2022 |
| Shortlisting meeting | Week ending 3rd June 2022 |
| Interviews | 14 June 2022 |
| First round offers | Week ending 17th June 2022 |
| Anaesthetic Registrar Important Dates 2022 | |
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Applications open |
23rd May 2022 |
| Applications close | 26 June 2022 |
| Shortlisting meeting | Week ending 29th July 2022 |
| Interviews | 23rd - 24th August 2022 |
| First round offers | Week ending 26th August 2022 |
Please note that successful candidates need to be able to start work on 6th February 2023. This means all travel, documentation and any quarantine or isolation requirements need to be completed by this date.
Successful Specialist International Medical Graduate candidates are required to confirm their AHPRA and Visa status and ability to complete their term of employment by 25th November 2022.
Application to the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program is through a single online application form coordinated by the TATP.
Please apply through the DOH online process at: www.jobs.tas.gov.au
Checklist – all components must be included to be eligible for appointment
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CV
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Selection Criteria (please note a 250-word limit for each statement) – these are in the Statement of Duties; please ensure you respond to the appropriate items.
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Referee Contacts x3
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Covering letter
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Qualification certificates
More information about TATP opportunities at our hospitals
Launceston is Tasmania’s second largest city. It is a beautiful historic city nestled between 3 rivers and features the glorious Cataract Gorge. There is a wealth of cultural and outdoor activities to enjoy.
Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has nine modern, well equipped operating theatres and provides support for many subspeciality services for northern Tasmania.
The Department of Anaesthesia is large friendly department with over 30 full-time and part-time Specialist staff, 11 registrars and two senior Resident Medical Officers. It provides a comprehensive service in the following areas:
- Major adult anaesthesia including orthopaedics, gynaecology, complex urology, ophthalmology, general surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery,
- Obstetric anaesthesia,
- Paediatric anaesthesia as part of a general hospital (including orthopaedic and Ear Nose & Throat),
- Vascular surgery,
- Acute Pain with dedicated pain nurses,
- Intensive Care Medicine,
- Retrieval Medicine including aeromedical retrieval.
Other anaesthesia services include high-risk obstetrics, endoscopy, interventional radiology, medical imaging, radiotherapy and cardiology. Regular anaesthesia sessions also occur at The Eye Hospital.
The department provides training for Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) trainees, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and College of Intensive Care Medicine trainees. Provisional Fellowship and Diploma for Rural Generalist Anaesthesia positions are also fully supported.
The department is part of the state-wide primary teaching videoconference program in addition to tailored local tutorials in protected teaching time. The department has a highly supportive clinical teaching culture and coordinated, active exam assistance. Local audit and research opportunities are encouraged and supported.
For more information on the positions, please contact:
Dr Maurice Vialle
Director, Anaesthetic Department
Launceston General Hospital
Ph: (03) 6348 7576
Email: [email protected]
For further information on the recruitment process contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
E-mail: [email protected]
North West Tasmania is a stunning part of Tasmania. Green, coastal and rural. It has two hospitals – the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, near Devonport. Both hospitals are accredited for training with Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) with MCH being a satellite of NWRH. NWRH is part of the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP).
Trainees are based at the NWRH but work at all sites including MCH and also North West Private Hospital (NWPH) for Obstetric services and supporting medical emergencies. Ophthalmology services are provided at the stand-alone Devonport eye hospital.
There are currently 13 fellows in Burnie and 2 GP Anaesthetists. NWRH is a busy rural regional hospital with a diverse spread of surgical procedures performed including: Ear, Nose and throat (ENT), Surgery (Orthopaedic, General and Dental), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Electroconvulsive Therapy and a limited amount of Paediatric Surgery.
The University of Tasmania’s, Rural Clinical School is located adjacent to the NWRH, and provides a strong academic and educational focus including access to simulation opportunities. Trainees participate in weekly teaching including on-site tutorials, the state-wide primary tutorials via videoconference and simulation activities.
The Anaesthetic Department strives to achieve a healthy balance between service delivery and the training needs of all registrars. Mutual cooperation and teamwork is encouraged. There are wonderful lifestyle opportunities in Tasmania’s beautiful NW corner.
For more information on the positions, please contact:
Dr Greg Bulman or Dr Tilo Klinger (Supervisors of Training)
Anaesthetic Department
North West Area Health Service
Ph: (03) 6493 6000
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
For further information on the recruitment process contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
E-mail: [email protected]
Nipaluna/Hobart is one of the world’s beautiful small cities with a wonderful waterfront location nestled beneath magnificent Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. It has history, culture, and a wonderful lifestyle in a glorious natural setting where outdoor activities abound.
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is the major teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania (Faculty of Health Sciences) and is the state tertiary referral centre for cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, burns, hyperbaric and diving medicine, neonatal and paediatric surgery and intensive care, paediatric orthopaedics, gynae-oncology and high risk obstetrics. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services, excluding organ transplant, and paediatric cardiac surgery. The full spectrum of clinical work provides training opportunities that are unmatched in many interstate centres. The RHH Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) is part of the Tasmanian Anaesthetic Training Program (TATP).
The RHH has recently undergone a major redevelopment with the 2020 opening of K-block, a state-of-the-art new facility that provides increased ward and theatre capacity, new in-theatre cardiology lab and in-theatre angiography suite. Additional work to improve the day procedure facilities and theatre precinct are ongoing and will continue to add capacity and excellent patient care facilities. Two notable improvements include the helipad with growth in aeromedical retrieval services; and the new hypobaric/hyperbaric chamber which is the only one in the southern hemisphere and provides aero-space capability in addition to world class hyperbaric medicine.
The RHH has a 15 operating theatre complex with 2 interventional suites and a procedure room, and a co-located 4 procedure room Day Procedure Unit. The DAPM also provides an Acute Pain Service, Perioperative medicine service and services to maternity, endoscopy, diagnostic radiology (Computerised Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Angiography), interventional radiology including neuroradiology, clot retrieval, and cardiology procedures. The DAPM has a strong regional anaesthesia faculty and significant global outreach activities.
In addition, the RHH has a large, accredited level 1 critical care unit, a multi-disciplinary Pain Management Unit and a Hyperbaric Medicine Unit which has recently installed a hypo/hyperbaric chamber. Training opportunities exist in all these areas.
DAPM is a large, friendly, and supportive department with nearly 70 full-time and part-time consultant staff, 19 registrars, 6 Senior Resident Medical Officers and 2 Resident Medical Officers. There have been recent specialist employment opportunities due to an expansion of services and capacity.
DAPM has a strong commitment to education and training of registrars reflected in excellent examination success and multiple prize winners. The Department has an active teaching program with a dedicated four hours per week for face-to-face teaching. A state-wide primary teaching program is coordinated by the Department. There is a strong focus on simulation-based education with opportunities to participate and facilitate diverse learning opportunities.
There is an active research program and ample opportunity for research, clinical audit and scholar role activities. There are multiple major research projects currently underway including multicenter trials and original research. The Department encourages audit and research.
The RHH is accredited for Diploma for Rural Generalist Anaesthesia training.
The RHH is a great training hospital that provides comprehensive general experience throughout training with substantial access to specialty areas. It has strong links to pain medicine, critical care medicine, and hyperbaric medicine. Anaesthetic training at the RHH allows you to become a confident and capable anaesthetist that is well prepared for independent practice. It provides diverse opportunities to pursue clinical and extra-curricular interests including medical education and training and global outreach opportunities.
For more information on these positions, please contact:
Royal Hobart Hospital Anaesthetic Administration
[email protected]
For further information on the recruitment process contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
E-mail: [email protected]
