Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Senior Hospital Medical Officer
Senior Hospital Medical Officer SHMO1 - SHMO2 - Remuneration Package Range $210,419 - $217,166 (including salary $179,454 - $185,256)Surgery and Critical CareDarwin, PalmerstonOne ongoing vacancy fixed from 02/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 is available
Advance your surgical expertise with a 12-month appointment with the Plastic Surgery team at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital.
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital (RDPH) is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.
Currently, RDPH is accepting applications for the role of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Senior Hospital Medical Officer starting in February ****.
Under the direction of Head of Unit, Associate Professor Gillian Farrell and both local and visiting experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeons you will further develop your surgical skills by providing high-quality reconstructive procedures to patients at the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals.
There is also the possibility of being involved with Outreach services to Gove, Katherine and Alice Springs hospitals.
As a Senior Hospital Medical Officer, your key duties will include the admission, management and discharge of patients under the supervision of the consultant Plastic Surgeons, participating in operations in theatre and the departments 24-hr on-call roster.
In addition, you will be given the opportunity to conduct research, peer review practices and continued Medical Education.
To be successful you are required to be eligible for appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia, have relevant training and experience in Plastic Surgery, research capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients.
In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, five days of professional development leave and an additional five days of examination leave if relevant, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health.
If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your plastic surgical skills whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia.
Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightning displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls.
Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.
Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.
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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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