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Consultant General Surgeon (Fixed-Term 12 Months) Top End NT | Tertiary Referral Centre | High-Impact Practice + Lifestyle The Opportunity A unique opportunity is available for a Consultant General Surgeon to join a major tertiary service in the Northern Territory on a 12-month full-time contract. Based across Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital, you will deliver high-quality surgical care across a vast and diverse catchment including remote and regional communities. This is a role that offers **true clinical variety, autonomy, and meaningful impact**, particularly in rural and Indigenous health. The Role As a Specialist General Surgeon, you will: * Provide comprehensive general surgical services to **inpatients and ambulatory patients*** Manage patient flow, including **inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics*** Participate in a **24/7 on-call roster**, including emergency surgery* Deliver specialist advice to clinicians across the Northern Territory, including **remote and isolated centres*** Contribute to **multidisciplinary care and referral pathways*** Engage in **teaching, mentoring, and supervision** of junior medical staff* Participate in **clinical governance, audit, and continuous professional development** The Health Service Royal Darwin Hospital is the principal tertiary referral centre for: * Darwin and the **Top End of the Northern Territory*** Parts of **Western Australia*** South-East Asia referral pathways You will gain exposure to: * Complex and diverse surgical presentations* High-acuity and emergency caseloads* Unique pathology rarely seen in metropolitan settings Why This Role Stands Out * True **tertiary referral exposure in a regional setting*** Opportunity to work closely with **remote and Indigenous communities*** High level of **clinical autonomy and procedural volume*** Strong focus on **teaching, mentoring, and service development*** Ideal for surgeons seeking **broader scope and meaningful impact** The Location Based in Darwin, offering a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia: * Tropical climate with outdoor living year-round* Access to national parks, waterfalls, and iconic landscapes* Rich multicultural community and relaxed lifestyle* Short commutes and strong work-life balance Benefits * Competitive remuneration package* **Up to 50% Private Practice Allowance** (for eligible specialists)* 12% superannuation* 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading* 3 weeks personal leave* 10 days professional development leave* Relocation assistance available Requirements * Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent* Eligibility for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA*** Experience as a Consultant General Surgeon* Commitment to **rural, regional, and Indigenous health** IMGs encouraged to apply**, including: * Substantially Comparable (RACS)* UK / Ireland trained surgeons (CCT)* NZ-trained specialists