Registrar - Remuneration Package Range $143,275 - $179,086
(including salary $122,264 - $153,195)
Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin
Several fixed vacancies are available from the 02/02/2026 for 12 months

12-month Registrar with the Neurosurgery team in Royal Darwin.

Participate in operations under the supervision of specialist surgeons.

Eligible for appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

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 inviting Unaccredited Neurosurgery Registrars to apply for a 12-month training program starting in February 2026.

Under the direction of Dr. Ameya Kamat a renowned Neurosurgeon specialising in endoscopic spinal surgery and surgical treatments, 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 the admission, management and discharge of patients from the service under the supervision of neurosurgical fellows/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.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 11.5% 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.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dr Ameya Kamat on 08 8922 8625 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 45240
Closing date: 08/07/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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