Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Job title Unaccredited Plastics and Reconstructive Designation Registrar REG1 - REG6
Surgery Registrar 2027
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 to 30/01/2028
Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Darwin and Palmerston
Position number 45244 RTF 351641 Closing 02/08/2026
Contact officer Gillian Farrell on 0408 532 293 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351641
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 Plastic Surgery team providing a timely and high-quality service to the population of over 250,000 and
visitors to the Top End.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Admit, manage and discharge patients from the service under the supervision of the Plastic Surgeon with the aim of
providing the highest possible standards of care.
2. Participate in the twenty-four hour on-call roster as required to ensure the proper functioning of the service.
3. Provide supervision and training to junior medical staff and other clinical staff, including those in other Divisions s
appropriate.
4. Take a lead role in Radiology Review meetings and in planning/scheduling for upcoming surgery.
5. Provide medico-legal and other reports under supervision as appropriate.
6. Participate in research, educational and professional development.
7. Initiate and participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
8. Participate in audit, risk management activities and research.
9. Participate in other activities related to the Plastic Surgery service within the Royal Darwin Hospital as directed by the
Plastic Surgery Surgeon.
10. 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 an appropriate training and experience in Plastic Surgery.
3. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
4. Demonstrated capability and interest in research.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
7. Demonstrated surgical competency.
8. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
9. Application for 6 to 12 months is considered.
10. Candidates with Plastics experience will be required to specify all consultants they have worked with during their time
in that unit.
Desirable
1. At least 1 year experience in Plastics or Orthopaedics experience with hands.
2. Candidates with recent experience in NT Health.
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.
