Cardiologist – Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Develop services. Make an impact. Experience life in Alice Springs
Head Medical are seeking a Cardiologist with generalist experience, including Cath Lab skills, to join Alice Springs Hospital - a 200-bed regional referral centre delivering high-quality care to Central Australia. You will play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of cardiac services while working with a unique and high-risk patient population, 80% of whom are Aboriginal.
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Salary package up to $550k (commensurate with experience) plus professional development opportunities
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Join a 200-bed regional referral hospital with an expanding cardiac service
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Opportunity to shape the future of cardiology services in Central Australia
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Live in Alice Springs – a multicultural hub surrounded by iconic natural wonders
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive team providing high-quality cardiology services, including inpatient and outpatient care. You will contribute to the expansion of the Cath Lab and help drive the development of cardiovascular services for the region. With a high prevalence of cardiovascular and rheumatic heart disease, your expertise will make a significant difference to patient outcomes.
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Provide and supervise high-quality cardiology care for inpatients and outpatients, including complex cases.
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Perform and oversee procedures in the Cath Lab, contributing to service growth and innovation.
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Mentor registrars and junior staff, fostering professional development and a positive workplace culture.
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Participate in research, education programs for medical students, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Engage effectively with the local Indigenous community and demonstrate commitment to improving Aboriginal health outcomes.
Requirements
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Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (or eligibility)
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Fellowship or equivalent in Cardiology with experience as a generalist cardiologist, preferably with Cath Lab skills.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex cardiovascular cases and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Strong interest in Indigenous health and experience working with diverse populations.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
The Location
Alice Springs is a vibrant and welcoming regional town, offering a relaxed lifestyle with excellent modern amenities. With daily flights to all major cities, shopping, cafés, and a diverse culinary scene, life here is convenient and enjoyable.
Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, Alice Springs is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts: hike gorges, explore canyons, visit waterfalls, go mountain biking or four-wheel driving, and witness spectacular desert skies at night. Iconic landmarks like Uluru, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), and Kings Canyon are just a short drive away.
The town combines rich Indigenous and pioneering heritage with contemporary lifestyle, including art exhibitions, cultural festivals, sporting events like The Camel Cup and Ladies Day at the Racecourse, and world-class golf. Families benefit from affordable housing, quality schools, and a multicultural, supportive community, making Alice Springs an ideal place to live, work, and grow.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.