Paediatric Surgeon Consultant

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Northern Territory Government Full time $249,872 - $305,368 per year

Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $249,872 - $305,368

(including salary $213,380 - $261,100)

Division of Surgery and Critical Care

Darwin, Palmerston

One part time ongoing vacancy is available

This is a part time vacancy available for hrs) per week.

Provide high-quality paediatric consultation to both impatient and ambulatory patients across the Top End of Australia.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital 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 Territory, Western Australia and South-East Asia.

Currently, the Royal Darwin Hospital is inviting applications for the role of Paediatric Surgical Consultant within the team of paediatric surgeons on a 12-month part-time placement.

As a
Paediatric Surgical Consultant
, you will provide specialist paediatric surgical services to include the care of both inpatient and ambulatory patients within the Royal Darwin Hospital, regional hospitals and remote communities and deliver outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals.

Your key duties will involve providing care and advice on the management of patients with surgical conditions to colleagues and conduct regular inpatient ward rounds and outpatient sessions, incorporating teaching and specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners. You will participate in the Department's 24-hr roster ensuring the proper functioning of the service. In addition, you will participate in continuous medial education, professional development, peer reviews, research, teaching and quality improvement activities, and provide supervision to junior medical and clinical staff.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for general or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent, and have appropriate experience and training in paediatrics. Demonstrate research capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients and a passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare is essential.

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 Paediatric Surgery 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 lightening 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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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Dr Manimaran Sinnathamby on

Quote vacancy number:
048098

Closing date:
30/09/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit

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