Discover the Extraordinary – Advance Your Career in Emergency Medicine on Tasmania’s Stunning Northwest Coast
Looking for an Emergency Medicine role that combines exceptional training opportunities with an unmatched lifestyle?
Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors possessing Emergency Medicine experience for opportunities in Tasmania; broaden your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive, environment while enjoying the region’s breath-taking coastline, rugged mountains, and vibrant local community.
- A modern, University Teaching Hospital and Regional Trauma Centre
- Join a diverse, supportive team and gain exposure to a diverse caseload including trauma and acute medicine.
- Salary, $134,930 - $189,005 AUD per annum (commensurate with experience)
- February 2026 commencement - 12 month Contract
The Role
The Health Service serves 116,000 people across Tasmania’s North West, with 28,000 ED presentations annually and a 28% admission rate. The hospital provides:
- 24-hour Emergency Department, ICU, and Coronary Care Unit
- Comprehensive services including Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Mental Health, and Oncology
- A modern, fully integrated digital hospital environment
As part of the Emergency Department, you will :
- Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages (0–100+) with a wide range of presentations
- Work closely with consultants and senior staff in a mentoring and teaching-focused environment
Location
North West Tasmania offers an enviable lifestyle with affordable living, fresh produce, and stunning natural surroundings. From rugged coastlines to national parks and vibrant local communities, this region combines career fulfilment with work-life balance. The North West region of Tasmania is home to around 116,000 people and offers the perfect mix of lifestyle and career opportunity. Burnie, a port city with an art deco flavour, is now a vibrant and creative hub with local produce, cafes, and cultural life. Latrobe, nearby, is a heritage town renowned for its fresh food, vineyards, and community feel. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy white sand beaches, wilderness trails, and mountain biking right on their doorstep - with Melbourne just a 1-hour flight away.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.