Staff Specialist Anaesthetist
Darwin, Northern Territory
Competitive Package | Private Practice & Extended Hours Allowances | Relocation Assistance
An outstanding prospect is available for an experienced
Specialist Anaesthetist
to join the Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine team in
Darwin, Northern Territory
.
This is an opportunity to work at the Northern Territory's principal tertiary referral centre, providing specialist services across the Top End and supporting patients from regional and remote communities.
You will have the opportunity to work across
anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine
, while contributing to education, clinical leadership, quality improvement and the development of services across the Northern Territory.
The Opportunity
The successful Anaesthetist will provide high-quality specialist services across
Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH)
and Surgical Outreach programs.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
Providing specialist anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine services
Delivering elective and emergency anaesthetic care
Providing after-hours emergency anaesthetic and specialist consultancy services as part of the roster
Contributing to the delivery of Surgical Outreach services
Providing education, supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and trainees
Participating in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
Contributing to patient safety and service development within Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Providing culturally responsive care,



with a strong focus on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
About the Health Service
Royal Darwin Hospital is the
principal tertiary referral hospital for the Northern Territory
, providing specialist healthcare across Darwin and the wider Top End, with referral links extending into regional and remote areas, Western Australia and South-East Asia.
The service also plays a national role through the
National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre
, providing a unique environment for clinicians seeking broad and challenging specialist experience.
The role provides exposure to both complex tertiary medicine and the unique clinical requirements of a geographically dispersed population.
About You Applicants Will Have
FANZCA or an overseas equivalent specialist qualification
Current Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration
Demonstrated specialist experience in anaesthesia
Strong clinical and decision-making skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural environments
Commitment to high-quality clinical care and patient safety
Commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development
An interest in contributing to quality improvement and service development




Internationally trained Anaesthetists with an appropriate overseas specialist qualification may also be considered, subject to the relevant
ANZCA and AHPRA assessment and registration requirements
.
Remuneration & Benefits
The position offers an attractive overall remuneration package, including:
Competitive specialist remuneration package
Private Practice Allowance of up to 50% of base salary
Extended Hours Allowance of up to 25% of base salary
Professional Development Allowance
2 weeks paid Professional Development Leave
6 weeks annual leave3 weeks personal leave
Recreation leave loading entitlement
Relocation assistance for interstate candidates
Additional lifestyle and employment benefits
Why Darwin?
Darwin offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia.
Enjoy a Relaxed Tropical Environment With
Spectacular tropical sunsets
Beautiful beaches and swimming locations
Easy access to stunning national parks
World-class fishing and outdoor adventure
A vibrant and multicultural community
Rich Indigenous and cultural experiences
A relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle
More affordable housing compared with Australia's major capital cities
Darwin is also an ideal base for exploring the
Top End and Australia's tropical north
, with unique opportunities for travel, adventure and outdoor recreation.
Relocating to the Northern Territory?
Confidential discussion regarding the position
Application preparation and submission
AHPRA and specialist college pathway guidance for international candidates
Relocation assistance and advice
Guidance regarding employment and commencement arrangements
Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process

📌 Specialist Anaesthetist Tropical North (Darwin)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Darwin