Consultant -general/geriatric Medicine (dual Spilt) - Darwin & Palmerston, Northern Territory

2 weeks ago

Darwin city centre, Northern Territory, Australia Head Medical Full time
Ready for an adventure unlike any other? Work where the outback meets the tropics and your weekends are filled with wildlife, waterfalls, and world-class fishing.
Darwin offers you the chance to deliver meaningful care in a region where your skills can truly make a difference.
Lucrative salary package up to AUD $480,000 p.a.
depending on experience Enjoy 6 weeks of annual leave and excellent relocation support Be part of a growing health service Live in a vibrant, tropical city with a unique multicultural vibe and Southeast Asia on your doorstep The Role You will provide senior clinical leadership across both General Medicine and Geriatric services at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospitals.
This includes: Managing acute general medical inpatients, including assessment, investigation, and complex discharge planning Leading and mentoring a large team of junior doctors in a fast-paced environment Contributing to Geriatric services across Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE), Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), and Interim Care wards Supporting specialised areas such as orthogeriatrics, falls prevention, and remote consultation services Playing a key role in improving outcomes for Indigenous communities across the Northern Territory Requirements You must be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA and hold: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General and/or Geriatric Medicine, OR Equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (e.g.
CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABIM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ) The Location Darwin is a truly unique and vibrant capital, offering the perfect blend of professional opportunity and relaxed tropical living.
Whether you're relocating solo or with your family, the city has something for everyone.
Enjoy a cosmopolitan, friendly atmosphere, with outdoor markets, waterfront dining, rooftop bars, and year-round festivals.
The city is compact and easy to navigate, with short commutes and a welcoming expat and medical community.
For outdoor enthusiasts, weekends can include fishing trips, exploring Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, or even a quick getaway to Bali (3 hours) or Singapore (4 hours).
For families, Darwin offers affordable housing, a wide selection of excellent public and private schools, early learning centres, and access to Charles Darwin University.
It's a safe, inclusive city with plenty of family-friendly attractions, including water parks, museums, wildlife parks, and sporting facilities.
Darwin is a gateway to some of Australia's most diverse and rewarding medicine - all while enjoying an active, outdoor lifestyle in one of the country's most adventurous locations.
What Head Medical can do for you Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming.
We're the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we've helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page).
We know it's important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we'll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.
Once we have secured a job for you, we'll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.
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