Job Description

Consultant General Surgeon (Fixed-Term 12 Months)

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Top End NT | Tertiary Referral Centre | High-Impact Practice + Lifestyle

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The Opportunity

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A unique opportunity is available for a Consultant General Surgeon to join a major tertiary service in the Northern Territory on a 12-month full-time contract.

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Based across Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital, you will deliver high-quality surgical care across a vast and diverse catchment — including remote and regional communities.

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This role offers true clinical variety, autonomy, and meaningful impact, particularly in rural and Indigenous health.

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The Role

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As a Specialist General Surgeon, you will:

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- Provide comprehensive general surgical services to inpatients and ambulatory patients

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- Manage patient flow, including inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics

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- Participate in a 24/7 on-call roster, including emergency surgery

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- Deliver specialist advice to clinicians across the Northern Territory, including remote and isolated centres

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- Contribute to multidisciplinary care and referral pathways

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- Engage in teaching, mentoring, and supervision of junior medical staff

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- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and continuous career development

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The Health Service

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Royal Darwin Hospital is the principal tertiary referral centre for:

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- Darwin and the Top End of the Northern Territory

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- Parts of Western Australia

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- South-East Asia referral pathways

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You Will Gain Exposure To

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- Complex and diverse surgical presentations

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- High‐acuity and emergency caseloads

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- Unique pathology rarely seen in metropolitan settings

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Why This Role Stands Out

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- True tertiary referral exposure in a regional setting

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- Opportunity to work closely with remote and Indigenous communities

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- High level of clinical autonomy and procedural volume

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- Strong focus on teaching, mentoring, and service development

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- Ideal for surgeons seeking broader scope and meaningful impact

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The Location

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- Tropical climate with outdoor living year‐round

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- Access to national parks, waterfalls, and iconic landscapes

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- Rich multicultural community and relaxed lifestyle

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- Short commutes and strong work‐life balance

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Benefits

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- Competitive remuneration package

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- Up to 50% Private Practice Allowance (for eligible specialists)

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- 12% superannuation

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- 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

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- 3 weeks personal leave

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- 10 days professional development leave

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- Relocation assistance available

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Requirements

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- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent

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- Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA

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- Experience as a Consultant General Surgeon

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- Commitment to rural, regional, and Indigenous health

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IMGs encouraged to apply, including:

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- Substantially Comparable (RACS)

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- UK / Ireland trained surgeons (CCT)

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- NZ‐trained specialists

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📌 General Surgery Specialist Clinician (Darwin)
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