General Surgery Fellow

Fellow FEL 1 - Remuneration Package $231,794

(including salary $197,760)

Division of Surgery and Critical Care

Several fixed vacancies are available for 12 months, working in Darwin and Palmerston, Northern Territory

Expand your professional expertise under the supervision of specialist surgeons at Royal Darwin Hospital starting in February 2027.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.

Currently, the Royal Darwin Hospital is inviting applicants with a Fellowship in General Surgery to join their team for 12-month placement.

As a General Surgery Fellow, you will provide high-quality surgical services to patients referred by the Emergency Department and undertake consults for inpatients.

Your key duties will involve the admission, management and discharge of patients from the service under the supervision of surgical consultants and participate in the operating theatre under supervision. You will also be required to participate in the Department’s 24-hr roster to ensure the proper functioning of the service and provide outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to conduct research, peer review practices, professional development, and provide supervision to junior medical and clinical staff.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia, hold a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent, have relevant training and experience applicable to General Surgery, and can demonstrate surgical competency, research capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, five days of professional development leave and an additional five days of examination leave if relevant, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health.

If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your General Surgery skills whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

For a confidential discussion please contact:

Dr Manimaran Sinnathamby at Manimaran.Sinnathamby@nt.gov.au

or SCCRecruitment.Health@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 36052

Closing date: 11/10/2026

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

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