Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Medicine
Job title Medical Registrar – General Medicine Advanced Designation Registrar REG1- REG6
Trainee 2027
Job type Full time/Part time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 for up to 12 months
Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 35633 RTF 350071 Closing 18/08/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on [email protected] or Dr Kaspar Willson, [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350071
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
Provide a high standard of medical care to patients, admitted or non-admitted, within the Top End Health Services, which includes Royal Darwin
Palmerston Hospitals Gove and Katherine District Hospital. Promote clinical standards and quality of care through effective and efficient patient
management, which includes attendance at teaching and unit meetings, outreach clinics in remote communities and regional centres throughout
Northern Territory (NT). Provide supervision, teaching and mentoring of Resident Medical Officers and Interns. Maintain ALS accreditation.
Context statement
Advanced Trainee positions in General Medicine are suitable for RACP trainees who have passed the written and clinical RACP exams or overseas
equivalent. A successful applicant may be offered a contract from 6-24 months depending on individual circumstances. Of note, the entirety of
Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine can be undertaken at the TEHS for the appropriate candidate. Engagement with cultural
orientation is essential for any interested applicant as well as the ability to work well in a team and engage with the teaching and learning
opportunities afforded by a training position in the Top End of the Northern Territory. General Medicine Advanced Trainees are expected to
assist with the preparation of BPTs for the written and clinical RACP exams.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertaking initial assessment of patients upon admission and the daily progress assessment of the patient.
2. Accurately recording history, examination, management plans, investigations and actions taken in the patient’s medical records.
3. Communicating effectively with senior medical staff, nursing and other staff in relation to diagnostic requests, management plans and
consultations and follow-up to ensure that appropriate action is taken. Documenting conversations with treating consults regarding patient
management.
4. Requesting and reviewing necessary radiology, pathology and diagnostics to provide advice on the results to relevant Consultants.
5. Organising appropriate formal consultations after discussion with treating clinician and documenting specific consultation clinical question(s).
6. Provide on-going support and information to the patient and family (where appropriate). Documenting family meetings when required.
7. Ensure that arrangements are made for autopsy when required and ensure death certificates are done in a timely manner.
8. Ensuring that discharge summaries are done in a timely fashion (within 48 hours of discharge) and sent to those involved in the after-care of
the patient including their GP.
9. Participate in postgraduate education, attend Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Medical Registrar Teaching and X-ray meetings, participate in
education of JMO’s, undertake audits and research projects.
10. Contribute to positive team dynamic by respectful communication including handover of appropriate clinical material prior to leave and
rostered days off. Attend and participate in all appropriate handover forums.
11. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
12. 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. Passed RACP written and clinical exam or recognised overseas equivalent.
3. Sound clinical knowledge in assessment and management of patients and a commitment to provide appropriate high quality service.
4. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment, as a
team member.
5. Ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team comprised of doctors, scientists, technicians and infection prevention staff;
6. An interest in and a commitment to improving Aboriginal health.
7. Evidence of commitment to continuing education, teaching, research and quality assurance activities.
8. Proven ability to manage self and others, monitor performance, manage change and develop policy with an understanding of EEO and WHS
principles and policy.
9. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
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.
Approved: June 2026 A/Prof Nadarajah Kangaharan, Co-Director Medical
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