Agency Department of Health Work unit Rural Generalist Coordination Unit
Job title Rural Generalist Advisor Designation Rural Generalist RG1-RG4
Job type Part time (up to 3 hrs 48 mins per week)Part Time (up to 7 hrs 36 mins per week) Duration Fixed up to 12 Months
Salary $213,380 - $242,013 Location All NT Regions
Position number 70263273 RTF 358247 Closing 21/10/2026
Contact Officer Dr. Sarah Chalmers on 08 8999 2995 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358247
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
Strengthen and mature the Northern Territory Rural Generalist Program by providing strategic workforce advice, stakeholder engagement and trainee/registrar-focused support across the training continuum. The role promotes and facilitates access to rural generalist training,
fellowship and career opportunities through advocacy, mentoring, education and collaboration with key health workforce partners.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain strong networks and collaborative relationships with the Rural Generalist Coordination Unit, health services,
and other key stakeholders to maximise opportunities for rural generalists to access and progress through rural generalist training and career pathways.
1. Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development and maturation of the rural generalist pathway, policy, strategy and other
strategic medical workforce initiatives.
1. Provide advocacy, mentoring and career navigation advice to rural generalist trainees and registrars, facilitating access to professional
networks, training opportunities and fellowship pathways to support long-term career development.
1. Plan, lead and deliver regular education, networking forums and professional development activities for prevocational and rural
generalist registrars and fellows across rural training locations to foster peer networking and connection.
1. Promote the NT Rural Generalist Program, Rural Generalist Coordination Unit and the National Rural Generalist Pathway, applying a
comprehensive understanding of rural generalist training programs and fellowship requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for registration as a specialist in General Practice with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Rural Generalist Fellowship of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and/or Royal Australian College of General
Practitioners.
1. Experience as a rural generalist in in the NT and demonstrated contribution to rural and remote medical workforce related initiatives.
2.
Comprehensive understanding of fellowship training requirements for of rural generalists with GP Colleges / RVTS.
3. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with sound judgement and decision-making skills.
4. Expertise in designing educational content or curriculum with a proven ability to plan and deliver education and training sessions and
networking forums that build capability and support professional development.
1. Demonstrated capability to consult, influence, engage and negotiate effectively in a complex, cross-cultural and politically sensitive
environment across a broad range of stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated leadership experience within the Northern Territory and rural and remote medical professional context.
Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Applicants who are already employed in a full-time capacity with NTG will not be able to be employed greater than 1.0FTE.
Approved: 6 August 2026 Dr Sarah Chalmers, Senior Medical Advisor, Rural Generalism
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Agency Department of Health Work unit Rural Generalist Coordination Unit
Job title Rural Generalist Advisor Designation Senior Rural Generalist SRG1 – SRG3
Job type Part time (up to 3 hrs 48 mins per week)Part Time (up to 7 hrs 36 mins per week) Duration Fixed up to 12 Months
Salary $251,554 - $270,033 Location All NT Regions
Position number 70263273 RTF 358247 Closing 21/10/2026
Contact Officer Dr. Sarah Chalmers on 08 8999 2995 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358247
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
Strengthen and mature the Northern Territory Rural Generalist Program by providing strategic workforce advice,
stakeholder engagement and trainee/registrar-focused support across the training continuum. The role promotes and facilitates access to rural generalist training,
fellowship and career opportunities through advocacy, mentoring, education and collaboration with key health workforce partners.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain strong networks and collaborative relationships with the Rural Generalist Coordination Unit, health services,
and other key stakeholders to maximise opportunities for rural generalists to access and progress through rural generalist training and career pathways.
1. Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development and maturation of the rural generalist pathway, policy, strategy and other
strategic medical workforce initiatives.
1. Provide advocacy, mentoring and career navigation advice to rural generalist trainees and registrars, facilitating access to professional
networks, training opportunities and fellowship pathways to support long-term career development.
1. Plan, lead and deliver regular education, networking forums and professional development activities for prevocational and rural
generalist registrars and fellows across rural training locations to foster peer networking and connection.
1. Promote the NT Rural Generalist Program, Rural Generalist Coordination Unit and the National Rural Generalist Pathway, applying a
comprehensive understanding of rural generalist training programs and fellowship requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for registration as a specialist in General Practice with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Rural Generalist Fellowship of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and/or Royal Australian College of General
Practitioners.
1. Senior Rural Generalist with significant post-Fellowship experience with demonstrated clinical leadership and service delivery in rural
and remote primary health care settings.
1. Comprehensive understanding of fellowship training requirements for of rural generalists with GP Colleges / RVTS.
2. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with sound judgement and decision-making skills.
3. Expertise in designing educational content or curriculum with a proven ability to plan and deliver education and training sessions and
networking forums that build capability and support professional development.
1. Demonstrated capability to consult, influence, engage and negotiate effectively in a complex, cross-cultural and politically sensitive
environment across a broad range of stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated leadership experience within the Northern Territory and rural and remote medical professional context.
Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Applicants who are already employed in a full time capacity with NTG will not be able to be employed greater than 1.0FTE.
📌 Rural Generalist Advisor (Northern Territory)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Northern Territory