Resident Medical Officer - (Remuneration Package Range $120,719 - $128,684
Senior Resident Medical Officer – (Remuneration Package Range $136,377 - $143,275)
Several fixed vacancies from 02/01/2026 to 31/01/2027 are available working in Darwin and Palmerston.
Selection will be made at the RMO or SRMO level depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Health Careers & Opportunities in the Northern Territory (NT)

If you're seeking a medical career that combines professional growth with unparalleled lifestyle experiences, consider joining NT Health's Top End Region. Here, you'll encounter unique challenges and opportunities in healthcare, ranging from remote Aboriginal health to specialist tertiary care. Ongoing opportunities in Aboriginal health, remote services, acute care, and community programs provide numerous avenues for health professionals eager to make a meaningful impact.

Employment includes a salary of $102,781 to $122,264, superannuation, leave loading, 6 weeks of annual recreation leave with an additional professional development allowance, as well as salary sacrifice options up to $9,010 net per annum for non-cash benefits, plus up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.

Ongoing vacancies available

NT Health is actively recruiting RMOs and SRMOs, primarily at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH), with rotation options at Katherine Hospital, Gove District Hospital, and various primary care facilities including remote communities. These positions offer exposure to a broad spectrum of medical specialties and patient demographics, enhancing your clinical expertise.

Beyond work, the Top End offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle year-round. Enjoy vibrant markets, outdoor cinemas, stunning sunsets over the water, excellent fishing, and easy weekend getaways to Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, and even Southeast Asia.

What can we offer you?

Work that is varied, interesting, challenging and supported by a multidisciplinary team

Exposure to a broad range of clinical medicine including Aboriginal health care, rural/remote, tropical medicine and infectious diseases

Multiple opportunities to experience complex trauma presentations

A supportive culture with commitment to RMO wellbeing, education and training

Competitive employment conditions and a 6 week annual leave package

Access to generous salary packaging benefits

Medicine including general medicine and arrange of subspecialities

Surgery including general surgery and a range of surgical specialities

Critical care including Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and ICU

Rural generalist and primary care-based rotations including Gove, Katherine, Maningrida and Groote Eylandt as well as the local Darwin Aboriginal Community controlled health service Danila Dilba.

Obstetrics, paediatrics, dermatology, radiology, psychiatry and more

If you are interested in Aboriginal health, are passionate about developing your clinical skills and love a challenge, this position is for you!

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Lucy Lu on 08 8922 8147 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 70251262|
Closing date: 29/05/2025

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