Consultant General Surgeon (Fixed‐Term 12 Months) – Top End NT | Tertiary Referral Centre | High‐Impact Practice + Lifestyle
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.
Role
* 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
Health Service
* Royal Darwin Hospital is the principal tertiary referral centre for:
* Darwin and Top End of the Northern Territory
* Parts of Western Australia
* South‐East Asia referral pathways
Exposure & Experience
* 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
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
* Substantially Comparable (RACS)
* UK / Ireland trained surgeons (CCT)
* NZ‐trained specialists
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