Northern Territory

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

Spend 2026 with the Neurosurgical team at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital and enhance your surgical expertise. 
 
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 seeking a neurosurgeon Fellow to join its neurosurgical team for a 12-month assignment in February 2026.

Under the direction of Dr. Ameya Kamat a renowned Neurosurgeon specialising in brain tumour and spinal surgery, you will further develop your clinical skills and ability to provide high quality neurosurgical services to patients referred by the Hospital’s Emergency Department and undertake consult for inpatients.

Your key duties will involve assessing neurosurgical patients referred from the Emergency Department, and overseeing the admission, management and discharge of patients from the service under the supervision of neurosurgical SHMOs/consultants and participate 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. In addition, you will have the opportunity to conduct research, peer review practices and Continued Medical Education, and provide supervision to junior medical staff and other clinical staff.
 
To be successful, you require registration with the Medical Board of Australia, hold a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, demonstrated experience applicable to Neurosurgery and a passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare.

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 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 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 Ameya Kamat on [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 48102
Closing date: 05/01/2026

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 28 November 2025