Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4 - Remuneration Package Range $249,959 - $283,257
Senior Rural Generalist SRG1 – SRG3 - Remuneration Package Range $251,554 - $270,033
Katherine Hospital
Several full time vacancies fixed for up to 5 years are available

Paediatrics in the Top End – Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

Looking for more than another hospital job?

Join the Big Rivers Region and experience paediatrics at the full scope of rural practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a GP with advanced skills in Paediatrics seeking a varied work environment with genuine clinical responsibility, broad case mix and strong specialist support.

Why Katherine?

In Katherine, you'll practise across the entire continuum of child health care:

Review children presenting to the Emergency Department

Manage paediatric inpatients

Operate outpatient and outreach clinics

Attend high risk deliveries and contribute to newborn care

Provide supervision to the paediatric RMOs and rotating registrars

Deliver paediatric focused education and resource development for medical and nursing staff

Build meaningful relationships with children, families and communities through continuity of care

You'll work alongside a supportive team of Rural Generalists, Emergency Physicians, General Medicine Physicians, experienced nursing staff and allied health professionals, with specialist paediatric support from Royal Darwin Hospital.

Medicine You Won't Find Anywhere Else

The Big Rivers Region covers an area larger than Victoria and serves a population of around 22,000 people across Katherine, remote Aboriginal communities and cattle stations.

You'll gain exposure to clinical presentations rarely encountered in metropolitan centres, while developing expertise in rural and remote child health. The role provides an opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal families, contribute to culturally responsive care and make a tangible impact on health outcomes for some of Australia's most underserved children.

Integration with Primary Health Care

Under the Single Employer Model, Katherine Hospital staff have the option to work with the three regional ACCHO providers and the private GP practice. Medical staff also offer outreach services to remote communities.

Shape the Future of Rural Child Health

Katherine Hospital is committed to expanding local paediatric capability so neonates, infants, toddlers and adolescents receive care closer to home and Country. You'll have opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching and workforce growth as part of a hospital actively investing in its future.

Live Where Others Holiday

When you're not at work, the Top End is on your doorstep.

Spend weekends exploring:

Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)

Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks

Mataranka Hot Springs

The Kimberley and Gregory National Park

World-class fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving

Katherine offers a welcoming community, excellent local amenities and is just three hours' drive from Darwin.

Join Us

If you're passionate about paediatrics, enjoy practising broadly and want your work to make a genuine difference, Katherine offers a unique and highly rewarding career experience that few places can match.

Make a lasting impact for children and families across the Big Rivers Region.

Contact our Senior Clinical Recruitment team for a confidential discussion or to find out more.
Director of Medical Services on 04•• ••• 750 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 70262403
Closing date: 03/09/2026

Click the following links for videos about Rural Generalism in the NT and to hear from staff:

Big Rivers | Clinical Recruitment

Why the NT | Rural Generalist

News and events - Flinders University - Dr Richard Budd and Dr Kerrie Jones

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