Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Job title Unaccredited Maxillofacial Head and Neck Designation Registrar REG 1-REG 6
Surgery Registrar
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 to 30/01/2028
Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 45237 RTF 351919 Closing 05/08/2026
Contact officer Mahiban Thomas on [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351919
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
The position aims to provide supervised clinical and operative experience in Maxillofacial trauma, Oral Surgery and Head
and Neck Surgery for doctors pursuing a surgical career pathway.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Admit, manage and discharge patients from the service under the supervision of the Maxillofacial/Head and Neck
Surgical Service with the aim of providing the highest possible standards of care.
2. Participate in the treatment of patients requiring facial trauma management, oral surgery, head and neck malignancy
care, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and management of head and neck infection.
3. Participate in the twenty-four hour on-call roster as required to ensure the proper functioning of the service.
4. Provision of clinical supervision to junior medical staff as required.
5. Take a role in Radiology Review meetings and in planning/scheduling for upcoming surgery.
6. Provide medico-legal and other reports under supervision as appropriate.
7. Participate in research, educational and professional development.
8. Initiate and participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
9. Participate in audit, risk management activities.
10. Participate in other activities related to the Head and Neck service within the Royal Darwin Hospital as directed by the
Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgeons including MDT meetings.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
3. Demonstrated capability and interest in research.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
5. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
Desirable
1. Prior experience in Maxillofacial surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, ENT, General Surgery or a related Surgical specialty
is desirable.
2. Applications from medical graduates and dual-qualified practitioners are encouraged.
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.
