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Senior Hospital Medical Officer - Remuneration Package Range $209,487 - $216,206 (including salary $179,454 - $185,256)Surgery and Critical CareDarwin, Palmerston, Northern AustraliaProvide high-quality orthopaedic services to patients across the Top End of Australia.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 Orthopaedic Surgeons to join the team of orthopaedic surgeons for 12-month placement covering the period 2 February 2026 - 31 January 2027.As a Senior Hospital Medical Officer, you will provide high-quality orthopaedic services to patients at Royal Darwin Hospital and via outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals.Your key duties will involve the management of orthopaedic patients, including elective and emergency theatre cases, and the admission and discharge of patients under the supervision of the Orthopaedic Specialist. You will participate in the Departments 24-hr roster ensuring the proper functioning of the service. In addition, you will participate in continuous medial education, professional development, peer reviews, research, teaching and quality improvement activities, 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 of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent, and have appropriate experience and training in Orthopaedics. Demonstrate research capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients and a passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare is essential.In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 11.5% 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 HealthIf you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your Orthopaedic 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. Darwins 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.Explore working in the Northern Territory Governmentworking for NT Healthliving in Darwinfurther information about this vacancy please contact:Dr Matthew Sharland on 08 8922 8624 or Matthew.Sharland@nt.gov.auQuote vacancy number: 995Closing date: 29/07/2025Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr