Unaccredited Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery Registrar

Registrar REG1-REG6 - Remuneration Package Range $143,997 - $179,967

(including salary $122,264 - $153,195)

Division of Surgery and Critical Care

Darwin, Palmerston

One full time vacancy fixed from 01/02/2027 to 30/01/2028 is available

Further develop your expertise in Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery through a 12-month registrar position at Royal Darwin Hospital.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals are the principal tertiary referral centres for the region, delivering a comprehensive range of specialist services to Darwin, the Top End of the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South-East Asia.

Royal Darwin Hospital is currently inviting applications for Unaccredited Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery Registrar positions commencing in February 2027.

Why Join Us?

12-month unaccredited registrar position in a busy tertiary referral Head & Neck and Maxillofacial unit.

Extensive operative exposure to:

• Facial trauma
• Head and neck oncology
• Thyroid surgery
• Parathyroid surgery
• Salivary gland surgery
• Skin cancer excision and reconstruction
• Dento-alveolar surgery

Participate in:

• Operating theatres
• Outpatient clinics
• Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Radiology review meetings
• 24-hour on-call roster

Opportunities for:

• Clinical research
• Audit and quality improvement projects
• Teaching and supervision
• National and international conference presentations
• Peer-reviewed publications

Tertiary referral service covering the Northern Territory and surrounding regions.

Suitable for medical practitioners interested in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, ENT, General Surgery or related surgical specialties.

Relocation assistance may be available for interstate applicants.

Who Should Apply

• Medical practitioners pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Applications from medical graduates and dual-qualified practitioners are encouraged

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Mahiban Thomas on Mahiban.Thomas@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 45239

Closing date: 04/11/2026

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

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