27 Nov
Department Of Health
Darwin
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Job title Neurosurgery Senior Hospital Medical Officer Designation
Senior Hospital Medical Officer SHMO1 -
SHMO2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 02/02/2026 to 31/01/2027
Salary $179,454 - $185,256 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 48102 RTF 336007 Closing 05/01/2026
Contact officer Dr Ameya Kamat on [email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=336007
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To be part of the Neurosurgical team providing a timely and high quality neurosurgical service to the population of 250,000
and visitors to the Top End.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assess neurosurgical patients referred from the Emergency Department and undertake consults for inpatients.
2. Admit,
manage and discharge patients from the service under the supervision of neurosurgical consultants with the aim of
providing the highest possible standards of care.
3. Participate in operations under supervision of neurosurgeons at the supervision level determined by AHPRA.
4. Provide telephone advice to community clinics, GPs and peripheral hospitals.
5. Participate in the 24 hour roster for the Neurosurgical Department as required to ensure the proper functioning of the
service.
6. Provide supervision to junior medical staff and other clinical staff, including those in other Divisions as appropriate.
7. Provide medico-legal and other reports under supervision as appropriate.
8. Participate in research, educational and professional development.
9. Initiate and participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
10. Participate in other activities as directed by the Head of Neurosurgery.
11. Assist outreach services as directed.
12. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, protected services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or its equivalent.
3. Have appropriate training and experience applicable to Neurosurgery.
4. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
5. Demonstrated capability and interest in research.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
7. Demonstrated surgical competency.
8. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
9. Passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare.
10. An enthusiasm to develop cultural competency.
📌 Neurosurgery Senior Hospital Medical Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin
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