Specialist Anaesthetist

Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6- Remuneration Package Range

$249,872 - $305,368 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100)

Division of Surgery and Critical Care

Darwin

Several full time vacancies fixed for 12 months are available

Apply your clinical expertise in anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine to patients at the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals (RDPH).

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. Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is recognised as Australia's National Critical care and Trauma Response Centre, and Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is a satellite campus providing elective surgical services.

As a Specialist Anaesthetist you are responsible for providing specialist-level anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine services to the RDH, PRH as well as Surgical Outreach visits. You will participate in the development of the discipline of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and the supervision of Safety and Quality Improvement activities and ensure a safe and strategic approach to high quality standards. In addition, you will be required to provide emergency after-hours care and consultancy services on a roster basis and participate in related education activities.

To meet the challenges of this specialist role, you require Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, and Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment and a commitment to providing and improving healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential.

In return you will be well rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including:

• Private Practice allowance (up to 50% of base salary)
• Extended Hours allowance (up to 25% of base salary)
• Professional Development allowance and 2 weeks Professional Development leave
• 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave
• Recreation Leave loading entitlement

If you reside outside the Northern Territory, this is a great time to consider relocating.

Experience the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin, enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions of the region. Experience tropical sunsets, ocean views and sandy beaches, spectacular lightening displays, National Parks with ancient Aboriginal rock art. 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 Sandy Smirk on or

Quote vacancy number: 45943

Closing date: 14/09/2025

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

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