Consultant General Surgeon (Fixed-Term 12 Months)
Top End NT | Tertiary Referral Centre | High-Impact Practice + Lifestyle
The Opportunity
A unique opportunity is available for a Consultant General Surgeon to join a major tertiary service in the Northern Territory on a 12-month full-time contract.
Based across Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital, you will deliver high-quality surgical care across a vast and diverse catchment — including remote and regional communities.
This is a role that offers **true clinical variety, autonomy, and meaningful impact**, particularly in rural and Indigenous health.
The Role
As a Specialist General Surgeon, you will:
* Provide comprehensive general surgical services to **inpatients and ambulatory patients**
* Manage patient flow, including **inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics**
* Participate in a **24/7 on-call roster**, including emergency surgery
* Deliver specialist advice to clinicians across the Northern Territory, including **remote and isolated centres**
* Contribute to **multidisciplinary care and referral pathways**
* Engage in **teaching, mentoring, and supervision** of junior medical staff
* Participate in **clinical governance, audit, and continuous professional development**
The Health Service
Royal Darwin Hospital is the principal tertiary referral centre for:
* Darwin and the **Top End of the Northern Territory**
* Parts of **Western Australia**
* South-East Asia referral pathways
You will gain exposure to:
* Complex and diverse surgical presentations
* High-acuity and emergency caseloads
* Unique pathology rarely seen in metropolitan settings
Why This Role Stands Out
* True **tertiary referral exposure in a regional setting**
* Opportunity to work closely with **remote and Indigenous communities**
* High level of **clinical autonomy and procedural volume**
* Strong focus on **teaching, mentoring, and service development**
* Ideal for surgeons seeking **broader scope and meaningful impact**
The Location
Based in Darwin, offering a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia:
* Tropical climate with outdoor living year-round
* Access to national parks, waterfalls, and iconic landscapes
* Rich multicultural community and relaxed lifestyle
* Short commutes and strong work-life balance
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package
* **Up to 50% Private Practice Allowance** (for eligible specialists)
* 12% superannuation
* 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks personal leave
* 10 days professional development leave
* Relocation assistance available
Requirements
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent
* Eligibility for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA**
* Experience as a Consultant General Surgeon
* Commitment to **rural, regional, and Indigenous health**
IMGs encouraged to apply**, including:
* Substantially Comparable (RACS)
* UK / Ireland trained surgeons (CCT)
* NZ-trained specialists