Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Registrar (2027)

About the role

The Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking a Registrar to join its Department of Infectious Diseases & Microbiology for the 2027 recruitment campaign. This fixed‑term position provides hands‑on experience in both infectious diseases and clinical microbiology within a tertiary‑level teaching hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day care of private and public in‑patients and out‑patients.
• Provide ward and consultation registrar duties, including after‑hours emergency cover.
• Run general infectious diseases clinics, specialty clinics and liaise with subspecialty units.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities.
• Undertake training rotations and protected teaching time.

Required profile

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration where applicable.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment checks (conviction, identification, disciplinary).
• Suitable for advanced trainees in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, or related General Medicine electives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range $138,978 – $194,675 per annum (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging.
• Fixed‑term full‑time contract from 1 Feb 2027 to 7 Feb 2028 (potentially up to 24 months).
• 76 hours per fortnight of clinical work plus 10 hours protected training time.
• Accredited training for advanced infectious diseases and/or microbiology fellowships.