Northern Territory

Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $249,872 - $305,368 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100)

Division of Surgery and Critical Care

Darwin, Palmerston

One part time ongoing vacancy is available

This is a part time vacancy available for 0.7 (28 hrs 30 mins) per week.

Provide high-quality paediatric consultation to both inpatient and ambulatory patients across the Top End of Australia.

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 Territory, Western Australia and South-East Asia.

Currently, the Royal Darwin Hospital is inviting applications for the role of Paediatric Surgical Consultant within the team of paediatric surgeons on a 12-month part-time placement.

As a Paediatric Surgical Consultant, you will provide specialist paediatric surgical services to include the care of both inpatient and ambulatory patients within the Royal Darwin Hospital, regional hospitals and remote communities and deliver outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals.

Your key duties will involve providing care and advice on the management of patients with surgical conditions to colleagues and conduct regular inpatient ward rounds and outpatient sessions, incorporating teaching and specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners. You will participate in the Department's 24-hr roster ensuring the proper functioning of the service. In addition, you will participate in continuous medical education, professional development, peer reviews, research, teaching and quality improvement activities, and provide supervision to junior medical and clinical staff.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for general or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent, and have appropriate experience and training in paediatrics. Demonstrate research capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients and a passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare is essential.

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 Paediatric 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 lightning 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:

Dr Manimaran Sinnathamby on [email protected]

Quote vacancy number:  048098

Closing date:  02/10/2025

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 5 September 2025

Senior Hospital Medical Officer SHMO1 - SHMO2 - Remuneration Package Range $210,419 - $217,166 (including salary $179,454 - $185,256)
Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston
One ongoing vacancy fixed from 02/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 is available

Advance your surgical expertise with a 12-month appointment with the Plastic Surgery team at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital (RDPH) 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, RDPH is accepting applications for the role of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Senior Hospital Medical Officer starting in February 2026.

Under the direction of Head of Unit, Associate Professor Gillian Farrell and both local and visiting experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeons you will further develop your surgical skills by providing high-quality reconstructive procedures to patients at the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals. There is also the possibility of being involved with Outreach services to Gove, Katherine and Alice Springs hospitals. 

As a Senior Hospital Medical Officer, your key duties will include the admission, management and discharge of patients under the supervision of the consultant Plastic Surgeons, participating in operations in theatre and the departments 24-hr on-call roster. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to conduct research, peer review practices and continued Medical Education.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia, have relevant training and experience in Plastic Surgery, 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 plastic surgical 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.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Gillian Farrell on 0408 532 293 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 46676
Closing date: 20/11/2025

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

Posted on 24 October 2025