Northern Territory

Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6 - Remuneration Package Range $249, 959 - $305, 454 (including salary $213, 380 - $261, 100)

Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315, 843 - $349, 187 (including salary $270, 033 - $298, 705)

Surgery and Critical Care

Darwin, Palmerston - Northern Territory

One full time vacancy, fixed for 3 years is available

Provide leadership and direction to the Territory's leading team of Neurosurgeons at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principal tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.

As the Head of Neurosurgery, your primary objective is to provide leadership and direct line management of the Department of Neurosurgery, including human resource management, supervision of medical staff and departmental performance. You will also participate as a member of a senior management team and support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programs.

Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and demand management strategies, safety and quality, clinical audit and review, staff mentoring and training, and leading a culture of high-performing teams. You will also be responsible for fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and leading continuous quality improvement activities to enhance the capacity for multi-disciplinary care and contribute to NT Health clinical leadership.

To be successful, you require eligibility for specialist registration within the Medical Board of Australia, a current Fellowship of a relevant Medical College, recognition as a professional leader in the provision of Neurosurgery services, and a track record in the pursuit of clinical excellence.

Effective leadership, interpersonal communication and relationship building skills, along with a commitment to ensuring equity of access to quality health care and participation in continuing education, teaching and research, is essential. The ability to maximise clinical activiy throughput in Operating Theatres and Outpatients and Outreach, will contribute to your success.

Applicants will be assessed at both the Senior Medical Officer levels and offers will be made based on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 10 days of professional development leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. In addition, AHPRA registered Specialists can receive a Private Practice Allowance of up to 50% of base pay. 

If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your Neurosurgical skills whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightning displays, and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit make it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Mahiban Thomas on 08 8922 8888 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 45205

Closing date: 24/03/2026 

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Apply now.

Posted on 27 February 2026

Registrar REG1 - REG6 - Remuneration Package Range $143,997 - $179,967
(including salary $122,264 - $153,195)
Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston
Several full time vacancies fixed to 31/01/2027 are available
Expand your professional expertise under the supervision of specialist surgeons as part of a 12-month registrar starting in February 2026.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia. 

Currently, the Royal Darwin Hospital is inviting Unaccredited General Surgery Registrars to apply for 12-month training programs starting in February 2026.
Under the direction of Dr. Suraj Rathnayake, a renowned Surgical Specialist and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, you will further develop your surgical skills by providing high-quality surgical services to patients referred by the Hospital’s Emergency Department and undertake consults for inpatients.

Your key duties will involve the admission, management and discharge of patients from the service under the supervision of surgical consultants/fellows and participating in the operating theatre. You will also be required to participate in the Department’s 24-hr roster to ensure the proper functioning of the service and provide outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to conduct research, peer review practices, professional development, and provide supervision to junior medical and clinical staff.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia, have relevant training and experience applicable to General Surgery, and can demonstrate surgical competency, research capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, five days of professional development leave and an additional five days of examination leave if relevant, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health

If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your General Surgery skills whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

Quote vacancy number: 45231
Closing date: 03/03/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Apply now.

Posted on 5 February 2026

Staff Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $249,959 - $305,454 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100)
Senior Staff Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187 (including salary $270,033 - $298,705)
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital Surgery and Critical Care 
Darwin, Northern Territory
Fixed for 12 months

Provide leadership to the Territory’s leading Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery department at Royal Darwin Hospital in Australia’s Top End!

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia. It is home to Australia’s largest First Nations population who reside in urban, remote and very remote communities. 

As Head of the Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, your primary objective is to provide leadership and direct line management of the ENT surgery department, including human resource management, supervision of medical staff and departmental performance. You will also participate as a member of a senior management and support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programs.

Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and demand management strategies, safety and quality, clinical audit and review, staff mentoring and training, and leading a culture of high-performing teams. You will also be responsible for fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and leading continuous quality improvement activities to enhance the capacity for multi-disciplinary care and contribute to NT Health clinical leadership.
 
To be successful you require eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship of a relevant Medical College, and recognition as a professional leader in the provision of specialist ENT services. A commitment to ensuring equity of access to quality healthcare, participation in continuing education, teaching and research, and a proven track record in clinical excellence is essential.
 
Applicants will be assessed at both the Senior Medical Officer levels and offers will be made based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to work and progress professionally whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. There are good public and (affordable) private schools and accommodation close to the RDH.

Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you and your family time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Mahiban Thomas, Director of Surgical Service on 08 8922 8888 or [email protected] 

Quote vacancy number: 965
Closing date: 26/02/2026

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Posted on 30 January 2026