We are seeking suitable applicants to join the team as Emergency Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMOs) at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 2027.

• Full time hours or part time hours available
• Employment duration negotiable

• up to three-year length of training contracts may be offered to successful applicants
• early commencement may be considered from 3rd August 2026

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding place to work in emergency medicine?

Junior doctors who have an interest in emergency medicine and a strong clinical background are encouraged to apply.

The Tasmanian Health Service is expanding to meet the needs of our community, and the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is seeking Senior Resident Medical Officer(s) (SRMO) to join our growing team in the Emergency Department.

Based on the scenic waterfront area of Hobart, the RHH is our tertiary referral hospital for the state, and our Emergency Department is a Stage 4 accredited site for both adult and paediatric emergency medicine, offering 36 months of training with ACEM or two years of advanced training under the pre-2022 program.

The Role of Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) - Emergency Department

This is a new role in the department to help support and develop our Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMOs) transition towards becoming a Registrar.

As one of our SRMOs you'll provide emergency care to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).

You will be encouraged to learn, grow and develop as a confident junior doctor, demonstrating the skills & knowledge gained whilst working throughout the year working as SRMO within ED. The experience and skills gained will work towards career pathways in emergency medicine, critical care specialities or General Practice - your practical and academic experiences at the Royal Hobart Hospital will empower your future.

If you choose to continue a career in Emergency Medicine, this time fulfills the ED placement criteria to apply to ACEM, and we support our doctors wishing to apply to the college.

Your roster will align with the Registrar roster with day / evening / night shifts across all areas of the department including resus. SRMOs have access to a teaching program and SRMOs are specifically rostered to these days to facilitate attendance. In addition to the whole-cohort education program, there are separate additional dedicated education for those wishing to undertake the Emergency Medicine Certificate or Diploma.

Rostering is flexible to help maintain a work-life balance. We are very understanding of the importance of time outside of work and can accommodate part-time needs.

You will be joining a department dedicated to the wellbeing of its staff, exemplified by winning the ACEM Wellbeing Award in 2022 for our numerous wellbeing strategies embedded in our daily work practices.

In the position of SRMO, you will have increased independence over a regular RMO position but will not be expected to take on a supervisory role. There is in-person FACEM coverage from 07:00-00:30 7 days a week with a consultant on call overnight. During night shifts, Registrars oversee departmental areas and supervisory responsibilities rather than SRMOs.

RHH Emergency Department, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our expanding team of specialists, doctors in training, nurses and allied health professionals and clinical support staff.

Location

Royal Hobart Hospital

About the Royal Hobart Hospital

The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital in Tasmania and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry. It is also the state's tertiary trauma centre.

The Emergency Department (ED) provides a tertiary level service for people with illness or injury 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Our busy ED provides care for
80,000 patients annually with an admission rate of more than 35% and a paediatric case load of 20%.

The RHH Emergency Department has a co-located Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) which is a short stay ward for patients requiring a brief hospital stay (generally less than 24 hours). The EMU has 24 short-stay beds operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a high turnover ward environment and a variety of clinical presentations.

The health demographics of the Tasmanian population means you'll get to work with a greatly differing population, often more unwell, with more advanced pathology. We have a specialised and highly dedicated allied health team based in the ED to ensure alternated pathways to hospital admission are fully utilised.

The RHH Emergency Department is a fast-paced and energetic environment and there are opportunities for staff to be involved in a variety of projects, clinical and research opportunities.

Duties

For a full list of duties, refer to the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents. Duties include:

• Assessment and management of Emergency Department patients
• Care of patients admitted to the Emergency Medical Unit (EMU).
• Involvement in Quality Assurance activities.

Desirable Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence

Essential Requirements

Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and is eligible for employment in a position normally occupied by a Senior Resident Medical Officer.