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General Surgery Specialist Clinician
Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6 - Remuneration Package Range - $249,959 - $305,454 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100)
Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston
One full time vacancy fixed for 12 months is available
Provide specialist general surgical services to inpatient and ambulatory patients at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital serve as the principal tertiary hospital in the region, offering a comprehensive range of referral services across all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.
In the role of General Surgery Specialist Clinician, your primary focus will be to provide care and advice on the management of patients with general surgical conditions to colleagues both within and outside the speciality, and those located in geographically isolated centres across the Northern Territory.
Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and conducting regular inpatient ward rounds and outpatient sessions, participating in routine and emergency after-hours care on a 24hr roster basis, and providing specialist opinions to referring medical practitioners. You will also be required to engage in continuous medical education including undergraduate and post graduate teaching, professional development, peer review, staff mentoring and training, and contributing to a culture of high-performing teams.
To be successful you require eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and hold a current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent. A passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare and an interest in and commitment to improving Indigenous health 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, 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.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dr Manimaran Sinnathamby on [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 36048
Closing date: 22/04/2026
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
Posted on 10 April 2026
Head of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187
(including salary $270,033 - $298,705) + Up to 50% Private Practice Allowance
Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston
One full time vacancy fixed for 3 years is available
Take the lead of the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team.
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.
As Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery you have direct line management of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team, including HRM responsibilities, direct supervision of Medical Officers, financial responsibility, department performance, and leadership of quality improvement activities. In addition, you will support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programs and the management of patient flow.
Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services and supporting the RHPD Executive team and Division of Surgery and Critical Care you will drive the implementation of clinical and organisational priorities, to provide safe, timely, efficient, effective and person-centred clinical services.
To be successful you are required to be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, a current Fellowship of RACS, recognition as a professional leader in the field of Plastic Surgery, proven track record in the pursuit of clinical excellence and the capability and 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. Applicants may also qualify for up to 50% of their base salary as a Private Patient Allowance.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dr Mahiban Thomas on [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 36036
Closing date: 29/04/2026
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
Posted on 10 April 2026
Head of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
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)
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital Surgery and Critical Care
One full time vacancy fixed for 3 years is available
Selection will be made at the SC or SCC level depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
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 highperforming teams. You will also be responsible for fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and leading continuous quality improvement activities to enhance the capacity for multidisciplinary 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.
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: 05/05/2026
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
Posted on 10 April 2026
Senior/Specialist Clinician - Neurosurgery
(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)
Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston – Northern Territory
One full time vacancy, fixed for 3 years is available
Provide timely and high-quality neurosurgery services to patients at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals.
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital serves as the principal tertiary hospital in the region, offering a comprehensive range of referral services across all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.
In the role of Specialist Clinician Neurosurgery, your primary focus will be to provide care and advice on the management of patients with neurosurgery conditions to colleagues both within and outside the speciality.
Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and conducting regular inpatient ward rounds and outpatient sessions, participating in routine and emergency after-hours care on a roster basis, providing specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners and engaging in continuous medical education including undergraduate and post graduate teaching, professional development, peer review, staff mentoring and training, and contributing to a culture of high-performing teams. You will also be responsible for ensuring a strategic approach is taken to the development of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, and equal employment opportunities.
You will also be required to participate in the Department’s 24-hr roster to ensure the proper functioning of the service.
To be successful you require eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, hold a current Fellowship of a relevant Medical College, and be recognised as a professional consultant in the provision of Neurosurgery services. A commitment to improving Indigenous health and the ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment is essential. To be successful at the Senior level you would need to demonstrate at least 6 years’ service in medical practice as a Specialist Medical Officer.
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.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Mahiban Thomas at [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 45206
Closing date: 29/04/2026
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