The Position

Reporting to the General Manager Royal Darwin Hospital Top End Regional Health Service (TERHS), the position ensures the delivery of safe multidisciplinary patient centred health care at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospitals by leading improvement initiatives, and clinical governance processes across the 2 hospitals, and supports the strategic development of a high performing academic institution.

Health Service

The Top End is an extraordinary place to work and live. The Top End Health Service (TEHS) offers unique and diverse training and employment possibilities for doctors, and has inherited a long and proud tradition of meeting the healthcare needs of communities within the Northern Territory.

The Location

Darwin, NT

Essential Criteria

• Eligible for general and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship (or Associate) with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical administration, leadership and management in a health service environment.
• Demonstrated experience achieving medical education outcomes in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrated high-level credibility and ability to coach and advise clinicians.
• Demonstrated Experience in clinical service planning, policy development and responding to medical legal requirements and consumer feedback requests. 8. Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills for managing conflicting priorities and delivering successful strategies and solutions.

The Package

Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187

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Royal Darwin Hospital in Bundaberg, Australia, is seeking a Clinical Director Anaesthetics who will lead the department and ensure high-quality clinical services within the Anaesthetics Department of Wide Bay Health Hospital and Health Service.

The successful candidate will develop quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with senior staff to implement best practice models of care delivery.

The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) is seeking a Senior Staff Specialist Clinician to assume the role of Head of Department Obstetrics and Oncology at Royal Darwin Hospital in Darwin, NT. The role includes direct line management, financial stewardship and governance responsibilities within a high-acuity multidisciplinary setting.

You will lead clinical and operational priorities, supervise medical staff, advance women's health initiatives, and report to senior divisional leadership while

Senior Staff Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187
(including salary $270,033 - $298,705) + allowances
Division of Women Children and Youth
Darwin, Northern Territory
One vacancy fixed for 3 years is available
This is a part time vacancy available for 0.5 (19 hrs) per week.

Step into a rewarding Director of O&G role which has direct line management of the O&G department, including human resource management responsibilities, direct supervision of Medical Officers, financial management, departmental performance, procurement, leadership of continuous quality improvement activities, and participation as a member of a senior management team, including governance activities delivering diverse, high-acuity care while leading outreach and advancing women's health across the Top End.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a high-acuity, multidisciplinary unit delivering specialist care to women across the Northern Territory.

The department offers a wide range of services including generalist obstetrics and gynaecology, maternal foetal medicine, gynaecological oncology, colposcopy, urogynaecology, reproductive health, and a hospital-supported homebirth program. We also work closely with Charles Darwin University and Menzies School of Health Research, providing teaching and research opportunities, and support collaborations with Pacific Island nations for those interested in global health.

As the Head of Department Obstetrics and Oncology, you will provide leadership to the O&G Department, report to the Divisional Medical Co-Director and support the Divisional Medical and Nursing Co-Directors with implementation of clinical and organisational priorities, in order to provide safe, timely, efficient, effective, equitable and person-centred clinical services

• Provide leadership for the Department, including the management of patient flow and demand management strategies, safety and quality, clinical audit and review, and junior staff supervision, training and teaching.
• Support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programmes through a close working relationship with RDPH Executive Team.
• Lead a culture of high performing teams, professional excellence and accountability within the NT Health Values.
• Perform human resource responsibilities including the direct supervision of medical staff, allocation of duties, establishment of rosters, performance management of staff and monitoring staffing levels, workloads and hours worked.
• Provide leadership in fostering partnerships between healthcare providers across a range of disciplines and services to enhance the capacity for multi-disciplinary care, and contribute to NT Health clinical leadership in the relevant specialty.
• Responsible for the Unit's financial management and efficiencies, and allocations of resources.
• Lead continuous quality improvement activities and clinical outcome measurement, planning, and the development of procedures and guidelines.
• 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.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

• Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and current Fellowship of relevant Medical College.
• Completed not less than the equivalent of six years of full-time service in medical practice as a Staff Specialist
• Have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to interact positively as a Director in a cross-cultural work environment.

• Competitive remuneration package
• Professional development allowance
• Salary packaging
• Generous leave entitlements
• Relocation support
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.

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Quote vacancy number: 979
Closing date: 08/10/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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The Clinical Director Anaesthetics will lead the department and provide high quality clinical services within the Anaesthetics Department of Wide Bay Health Hospital and Health Service.

• Develop and implement continuous quality improvement and total quality management at management and patient levels, and develop appropriate quality activities and clinical audits.
• Work with senior staff, including the Director of Medical Services, to implement contemporary models of care delivery and staffing models to ensure best practice.

Royal Darwin Hospital in the Northern Territory invites applications for Core Advanced Trainee positions in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. The program offers 1 year in Core Respiratory and 6 months in Core Sleep, with funding varying by track.

Applicants should have completed required physician exams; those who have FRACP in respiratory are welcome to apply for the sleep tract. This opportunity provides clinical exposure across urban, remote and regional settings in Darwin.

Date published: Aug 14, 2026, 16:56 PM

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Inviting applications for Core Advanced Trainee positions in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Top End, Northern Territory (NT).

• 1 year Core Respiratory Advanced Trainee - fully funded
• 6 month Core Sleep Advanced Trainee - (private/public - partially funded) - (The 2026 Sleep Advanced Trainee position is currently open for applications)

Training in Darwin, Top End, NT, offers more than specialist clinical experience. It provides the opportunity to work in a unique and diverse healthcare environment, serve urban, remote and regional communities, collaborate across disciplines and develop skills that will shape your career as a respiratory and sleep physician.

Passed written and clinical physician exams. Post FRACP (respiratory) applicants are welcome to apply for 6 months core sleep advanced trainee position.

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