Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6 - Remuneration Package Range
$249,959 - $305,454 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100)
Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range
$315,843 - $349,187 (including salary $270,033 - $298,705)
Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston – Northern Territory
One full time vacancy, fixed for 3 years is available
Provide leadership and direction to the Territory’s leading team of Neurosurgeons at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital.
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principal 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.
As the Head of Neurosurgery, your primary objective is to provide leadership and direct line management of the Department of Neurosurgery, including human resource management, supervision of medical staff and departmental performance. You will also participate as a member of a senior management team and support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programs.
Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and demand management strategies, safety and quality, clinical audit and review, staff mentoring and training, and leading a culture of high-performing teams. You will also be responsible for fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and leading continuous quality improvement activities to enhance the capacity for multi-disciplinary care and contribute to NT Health clinical leadership.
To be successful you require eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, a current Fellowship of a relevant Medical College, recognition as a professional leader in the provision of Neurosurgery services, and a track record in the pursuit of clinical excellence.
Effective leadership, interpersonal communication and relationship building skills, along with a commitment to ensuring equity of access to quality health care and participation in continuing education, teaching and research, is essential. The ability to maximise clinical activity throughput in Operating Theatres and Outpatients and Outreach, will contribute to your success.
Applicants will be assessed at both the Senior Medical Officer levels and offers will be made based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.
In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 10 days of professional development leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health, In addition, AHPRA registered Specialists can receive a Private Practice Allowance of up to 50% of base pay.
If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your Neurosurgical 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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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Mahiban Thomas on 08 8922 8888 or mahiban.thomas@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 45205
Closing date: 24/03/2026
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.
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