Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Medicine
Job title Advanced Trainee Registrar– Outpatients/Outreach Designation Registrar REG 1 – REG 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 for up to 12 months
Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Alice Springs
Position number 39403 RTF 356808 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact officer Medical Recruitment on 08 8951 7989 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356808
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
Provide a high quality of medical care to patients attending outpatient clinics and outreach services across Alice Springs and Central
Australia. Deliver care within a supervised General and Acute Care Medicine service while developing advanced clinical skills in ambulatory
medicine. Participate in teaching, supervision and quality improvement activities to support excellent patient outcomes.

Context statement
This General and Acute Care Medicine Advanced Trainee position provides broad ambulatory medicine experience across the outpatient
and outreach services of the Division of Medicine.
The trainee works alongside physicians across General and Acute Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory
Medicine, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology, providing multidisciplinary care to a culturally diverse patient population, including
Aboriginal patients from remote communities.
The role provides experience across outpatient clinics and outreach services, supported by consultant supervision, with opportunities to
participate in teaching, quality improvement and research.
There may also be an opportunity to undertake a further six-month placement in General and Acute Care Medicine or Respiratory
Medicine Advanced Training.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Attend and participate in supervised outpatient clinics across the Division of Medicine.
2. Assess patients, interpret investigations, develop and document management plans and provide ongoing care under consultant

supervision, including liaison with primary care and regional services. Prepare timely and effective clinical correspondence.
3. Participate in outreach services to remote communities where applicable.
4. Communicate effectively with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient management, including documenting

discussions with supervising consultants.
5. Participate in postgraduate education, including Grand Rounds, Registrar Teaching, journal clubs, multidisciplinary meetings, teaching

and case presentations.
6. Supervise and contribute to the education of Basic Physician Trainees, Resident Medical Officers and Interns as appropriate.
7. Participate in the General and Acute Care Medicine weekend and public holiday roster.
8. Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits and research relevant to outpatient and outreach services.
9.



Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, secure services and workplaces.
10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for General registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Successful completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) written and clinical examinations.
3. Sound clinical knowledge in the assessment and management of patients with complex medical presentations across a broad range

of adult medical specialties.
4. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
5. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. An interest in and a commitment to improving Aboriginal health.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continuing career development, teaching, research and quality improvement relevant to

outpatient and outreach services.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Work

Health and Safety principles.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks, including immunisation, Working With Children Clearance and criminal history. A
criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position. Immunisation requirements apply (Category A or B).
Approved: September 2026 Professor Alan Sandford AM, Executive Director of Medical Services

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Medicine
Job title Advanced Trainee Registrar– Outpatient/Outreach Designation Senior Registrar SREG 1 – SREG 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 for up to 12 months
Salary $166,617 - $182,143 Location Alice Springs
Position number 39403 RTF 356808 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact officer Medical Recruitment 08 8951 7989 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356808
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
Provide a high quality of medical care to patients attending outpatient clinics and outreach services across Alice Springs and Central
Australia. Deliver care within a supervised General and Acute Care Medicine service while developing advanced clinical skills in ambulatory
medicine. Participate in teaching,



supervision and quality improvement activities to support excellent patient outcomes.

Context statement
This General and Acute Care Medicine Advanced Trainee position provides broad ambulatory medicine experience across the outpatient
and outreach services of the Division of Medicine.
The trainee works alongside physicians across General and Acute Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory
Medicine, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology, providing multidisciplinary care to a culturally diverse patient population, including
Aboriginal patients from remote communities.
The role provides experience across outpatient clinics and outreach services, supported by consultant supervision, with opportunities to
participate in teaching, quality improvement and research.
There may also be an opportunity to undertake a further six-month placement in General and Acute Care Medicine or Respiratory
Medicine Advanced Training.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Attend and participate in supervised outpatient clinics across the Division of Medicine.
2. Assess patients, interpret investigations, develop and document management plans and provide ongoing care under consultant

supervision, including liaison with primary care and regional services. Prepare timely and effective clinical correspondence.
3. Participate in outreach services to remote communities where applicable.
4. Communicate effectively with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient management, including documenting

discussions with supervising consultants.
5. Participate in postgraduate education, including Grand Rounds, Registrar Teaching, journal clubs, multidisciplinary meetings, teaching

and case presentations.
6. Supervise and contribute to the education of Basic Physician Trainees, Resident Medical Officers and Interns as appropriate.
7. Participate in the General and Acute Care Medicine weekend and public holiday roster.
8. Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits and research relevant to outpatient and outreach services.
9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for General registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Successful completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) written and clinical examinations and within two full-

time years of completing the relevant specialist training program.
3. Sound clinical knowledge in the assessment and management of patients with complex medical presentations across a broad range

of adult medical specialties.
4. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
5. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. An interest in and a commitment to improving Aboriginal health.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development, teaching, research and quality improvement relevant to

outpatient and outreach services.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Work

Health and Safety principles.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks, including immunisation, Working With Children Clearance and criminal history. A
criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position. Immunisation requirements apply (Category A or B).

📌 Advanced Trainee Registrar – Outpatients/Outreach (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs