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A medical career can be incredibly rewarding and the Tasmanian Department of Health offers unique opportunities in over 360 sites.
From working in one our accredited university teaching hospitals, acute and primary health settings, urban or rural locations, we have a location for everyone!
We offer excellent professional development opportunities, close links to the University of Tasmania, right of private practice, free medical indemnity and opportunities to participate in research.
As a Doctor in Training with Department of Health Tasmania we will give you the opportunity to develop extensive clinical skills in a range of specialities and settings, giving you the ability to advance your career quickly and be a part of a dynamic team. You can spend your time off exploring our state, whether it be hiking, mountain biking, fishing, visiting our produce markets, wineries or craft markets, we have something for everyone!
If working as a Rural Generalist (RG) is of interest to you, doctors with these qualifications are highly sought after across Tasmania. We would love to hear from you!
Find more information on the Tasmanian Rural Generalist Pathway website this has everything you need to know to join us today!
Scholarships and training opportunities
We provide a wide range of opportunities and support to help you reach your full potential!
We also support you to undertaking additional training by providing leave options and postgraduate loan.
If you would like further information regarding training opportunities available, please visit University of Tasmania School of Health Sciences and the Tasmanian Public Sector Training.
Come and join us today, we can help you advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Tasmanian Rural Generalist Scholarship
Four Tasmanian Rural Generalist Scholarships are awarded University of Tasmania medical graduates to This scholarship supports career pathways to rural generalist practice in Tasmania.
- Preference is given to Rural Clinical School and the Launceston Clinical School graduates planning to complete their internship at North West Regional Hospital or Launceston General Hospital.
- They also help us attract, employ and retain medical graduates in rural and regional health services.
- Find more information about Tasmanian Rural Generalist Pathway here or by contacting [email protected]
Download the Tasmanian Rural Generalist Scholarship guidelines and application form
Career pathways
The medical profession includes opportunities to work in:
- accredited university teaching hospitals
- mental health
- palliative care
- public health
- alcohol and drug services
- community health centres
- education
- research.
We are proudly partnered with Royal Hobart Research Foundation Incorporated and the Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust.
Interns and Resident Medical Officers will gain training in:
- medicine
- surgery
- general training
Registrars will gain training in:
- general practice
- gastroenterology
- neurology
- paediatrics
- endocrinology
- genetics
- cardiology
- surgery
- ophthalmology
- psychiatry
- radiology
- pathology
- obstetrics and gynaecology
- emergency medicine
- anaesthesia.
How to apply
- You must complete an appropriate university qualification with the University of Tasmania.
- You must be registerable under Tasmania’s Medical Practitioners Registration Act 1996.
More information
University of Tasmania – Hobart campus
Phone: (03) 6226 4757
Website: www.medicine.utas.edu.au
University of Tasmania – Launceston campus
Phone (03) 6348 8792
Website: www.medicine.utas.edu.au
Recruitment campaigns
We have a number of recruitment campaigns throughout the year, please see our listings below.
If we don’t have any current opportunities in your preferred hospital or area of interest please contact the Recruitment team at your preferred hospital, we would be more than happy to chat to you and let you know when our next campaign will be advertised.
