This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the most adventurous and exciting part of Australia.
The Benefits
- Experience first-hand the glorious scale, beauty, diversity and environment of Australia.
- Adventure wherever you turn – deep sea ocean fishing, Kakadu, The Red Centre, 4x4 etc.
- A lucrative salary package up to AU$480,000 (dependent upon exp).
- 6 weeks annual leave per year
- Opportunity to work in the Northern Territory’s first new public hospital in almost forty years
- Contribute to the improvement of indigenous health in Australia.
- Work with a young population.
- SE Asia on your doorstep. Spend a weekend in Bali (only a 3hr flight) or Singapore (4hrs).
The Role
Provide consultant level management of inpatients admitted under a General Medical Unit within Royal Darwin Hospital. This will encompass the assessment of acute general medical inpatients, appropriate investigation and formulation of a management plan. High level of leadership skills will be required to manage a large team of junior staff in a busy unit. An exceptional understanding of complex discharge planning and willingness to engage ambulatory care services to ensure timely discharges will be required in our challenging environment.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (Board certified) or New Zealand.
The Location
Unlike other Metropolitan cities in Australia where it can be easy to mistake one for another, in Darwin you experience an Australia that is like no other, with adventure at your doorstep. The Northern Territory is huge - but has a small population. Over 142,000 people live in the territory capital Darwin, with approximately another 100,000 living in remoter towns throughout the Territory such as Alice Springs, Katherine or even smaller, more remoter communities.
The unique healthcare and social issues of the population attract medical specialists from around the world. The medicine can be complex but hugely rewarding.
Darwin is a modern and very cosmopolitan city. It is extremely easy to get around and the lifestyle opportunities are amazing. Schools are great and there is a university.