Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Surgery and Critical Care
Job title Unaccredited Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar Designation Registrar REG1 – REG6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 to 30/01/2028
Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 45242 RTF 351914 Closing 05/08/2026
Contact officer Matthew Sharland on [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351914
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To be part of the Orthopaedic team providing a timely and high quality Orthopaedic service to the population of over
250,000 and visitors to the Top End.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide care and advice on the management of Orthopaedic patients, including elective and emergency theatre cases,
admission and discharge of patients under the supervision of the Orthopaedic Specialists and Fellow.
2. Participate in the twenty-four hour on-call roster as required to ensure the proper functioning of the service.
3. Participate in research, educational and professional development.
4. Participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
5. Participate in audit, risk management activities and research.
6. Assist outreach services to Katherine and Gove.
7. Participate in other activities related to the Orthopaedic service within the Royal Darwin Hospital as directed by the Head
of Orthopaedics.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Have experience and training in Orthopaedics.
3. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
5. Demonstrated capability and interest in research.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
7. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
