Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6 Remuneration Package Range $248,765 - $304,012
(including salary $213,380 - $261,100)
Generous allowances
Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Several fixed vacancies for 12 months
Darwin, Northern Territory

• Provide anaesthesia services at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals.

• Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• Generous Private Practice and Extended Hours allowances.

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. Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is recognised as Australia’s National Critical care and Trauma Response Centre, and Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is a satellite campus providing elective surgical services.

As a Specialist Anaesthetist you are responsible for providing specialist-level anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine services to the RHD, PRH as well as Surgical Outreach visits. You will participate in the development of the discipline of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and the supervision of Safety and Quality Improvement activities and ensure a safe and strategic approach to high quality standards. In addition, you will be required to provide emergency after-hours care and consultancy services on a roster basis and participate in related education activities.

To meet the challenges of this specialist role, you require Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship and good standing with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment and a commitment to providing and improving healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential.

In return you will be well rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including.

Private Practice allowance (up to 50% of base)

Extended Hours allowance (up to 25% of base)

Professional Development allowance

11.5% superannuation contribution

6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave

3 additional days paid leave over Christmas

17.5% annual leave loading

If you reside outside the Northern Territory, this is a great time to consider relocating.

Experience the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin, enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions of the region. Experience tropical sunsets, ocean views and sandy beaches, spectacular lightening displays, National Parks with ancient Aboriginal rock art. 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.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dr Tej Mettho on 08 8922 713 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 36996
Closing date: 09/04/2025

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