Paediatric Specialist

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Department of Health Full time $270,033 - $349,100 per year

Senior Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $315,756 - $349,100 (including salary $270,033 - $298,705)

Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Darwin

One full time vacancy fixed for 3 months is available.

As the Paediatric Specialist - Sexual Assault Referral Centre, you will provide forensic, medical, and follow-up care to children who have experienced sexual assault and be responsible for conducting medico-legal examinations, preparing expert reports, and contributing to legal proceedings as required.

You'll be working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, provide expert advice, support service improvement through data analysis, and build strong networks across health, legal, and community sectors to promote culturally safe, high-quality care.

About the Sexual Assault Referral Centre

The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at Royal Darwin Hospital provides 24/7, no-fee, trauma-informed care to individuals who have experienced sexual assault. Operating within a multidisciplinary framework, SARC offers forensic medical examinations, counselling, legal support, and preventative treatment. The service is culturally responsive and supports children and adults, including non-offending family members. SARC works closely with police, legal services, and community organisations to ensure coordinated, compassionate care and to promote safety and healing across the Top End

About you

You're a compassionate clinician who thrives in complex settings and is driven by advocacy, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

To be successful you will have:

  • Eligibility for general and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Completed a fellowship from a relevant college or hold a postgraduate fellowship medical qualification
  • Completed a minimum of six years full-time (or equivalent) service in medical practice.
  • High-level knowledge and experience in both clinical and forensic child sexual assault medicine, including statutory and legal obligations and provision of written and oral expert opinion for court.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, with strong communication and cultural safety skills in a cross-cultural environment

The Benefits

  • Hospital Salary packaging
  • Generous allowances including:
  • Professional Development Allowance up to $29,670
  • Private Practice Allowance up to $89,611.50
  • Second Roster Allowance up to $42,677
  • 12% Superannuation
  • Relocation support
  • 6 weeks recreation leave
  • 2 weeks professional development leave

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Prudence Boylan on or

Quote vacancy number: 25993

Closing date: 02/09/2025

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

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