Consultant Neurologist | Tertiary Referral Hospital | Northern Territory

We are working closely with a major tertiary referral hospital in Australia’s northern region to connect with Consultant Neurologists interested in joining a comprehensive and expanding neurosciences service.

This role offers the opportunity to practise across a broad spectrum of adult neurology within a high-acuity tertiary workplace servicing a vast geographic catchment. The department manages complex neurological presentations including stroke, epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders, neuroimmunology and acute inpatient neurology, with strong collaboration across emergency medicine, intensive care, and internal medicine.

This position would suit a Neurologist seeking diverse clinical exposure, meaningful service impact, and the ability to contribute to service development within a tertiary referral setting.

The Hospital

This major tertiary referral hospital is the principal specialist centre for a large northern Australian region and provides advanced services to an extensive and geographically diverse population.

Key features include:

- Major tertiary referral hospital for the region
- Large catchment covering metropolitan, regional and remote communities
- Busy Emergency Department managing significant acute neurological presentations
- Established stroke and acute neurology services
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across ICU,



ED and medical subspecialties
- Teaching hospital supporting medical students, junior doctors and registrars
- Modern infrastructure with ongoing service development

Why Consider This Role

- Tertiary referral centre with complex and varied neurological pathology
- Significant clinical autonomy and scope of practice
- Opportunity to contribute to service growth in a high-impact health system
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
- Exposure to unique and diverse patient populations
- Substantially comparable pathway support available for international specialists

The Location

Located in Australia’s tropical north, this regional capital offers a relaxed lifestyle with year-round warm weather, waterfront living and easy access to national parks and outdoor recreation.

The city provides strong infrastructure including schools, flights to major Australian centres and a welcoming multicultural community. It offers a unique blend of metropolitan services and proximity to some of Australia’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

Requirements

- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Neurology or equivalent
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain
- International Medical Graduates assessed as substantially comparable are encouraged to apply

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