Staff Specialist – General Physician / Geriatrician
Northern Territory | Part‐Time Geriatrics / Part‐time General Medicine | Up to 1.0FTE
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist General Physician / Geriatrician to join a leading tertiary teaching hospital in the Northern Territory. This position is offered as a combined part‐time Geriatrics / part‐time General Medicine role, totalling up to 1.0FTE, and is ideally suited to a dual‐trained Geriatrician and General Physician seeking a diverse and rewarding clinical practice.
The Role
You will provide high‐quality inpatient and outpatient care across:
* General and Acute Medicine
* Geriatric Medicine
* Multidisciplinary and collaborative care services
Benefits
* Market‐competitive salary packaging, including meal and entertainment benefits and tax‐effective salary packaging options
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* Supportive and values‐driven team culture
* Work within a major teaching and tertiary referral hospital
* Excellent lifestyle and tropical climate
Location
Located in Australia's northernmost capital city, Darwin offers an exceptional tropical lifestyle combined with a culturally diverse and vibrant community.
Highlights
* Famous outdoor markets and waterfront lifestyle
* Rich Aboriginal culture and history
* Proximity to Southeast Asia
* Gateway to iconic destinations including Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park
* Relaxed lifestyle with year‐round outdoor living opportunities
The Hospital
This 360‐bed public teaching hospital is the primary tertiary referral centre for the Top End Health Service, servicing a vast region across Northern Australia.
Comprehensive Services
* Emergency Medicine
* Intensive Care
* Surgery and General Medicine
* Pathology and Radiology
* Specialist and subspecialty services
Academic Affiliations
* Flinders University
* Charles Darwin University
* The University of Sydney
Collaborations
* Menzies School of Health Research, internationally recognised for Aboriginal health and tropical medicine research
Requirements
* Specialist registration with AHPRA
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General and Acute Care Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
* SIMGs with RACP assessments in both General Medicine and Geriatrics are strongly encouraged to apply
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