Registrar
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Registrars
There is an annual recruitment cycle for registrars wishing to apply to Top End and Central Australia regions in the various specialties.
In addition, interested registrars are welcome to apply an expressions of interest throughout the year.
Central Australia
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs Hospital is accredited for diploma and specialist training by ACEM, ACRRM, ANZCA, CICM, RACGP, RACP (adults, paediatrics on rotation), RACGP, RACS (on rotation), RANZCOG, RACMA and RANZCP.
For further information on each department go to :
The work at Tennant Creek Hospital can be challenging but this makes it rewarding. It is an ideal setting for rural generalist training.
For further information visit the Rural Generalist website
2024
Orientation | 5th Feb | 1 day |
Term 1 | 5th Feb – 5th May | 13 weeks |
Term 2 | 6th May – 4th Aug | 13 weeks |
Term 3 | *5th Aug – 3rd Nov | 13 weeks *Public Holiday |
Term 4 | 4th Nov – 2nd Feb 2025 | 13 weeks |
2025
Orientation | 03 Feb | 1 day |
Term 1 | 03 Feb - 04 May | 13 weeks |
Term 2 | 05 May - 03 Aug | 13 weeks |
Term 3 | 04 Aug - 02 Nov | 13 weeks *Public Holiday |
Term 4 | 03 Nov - 01 Feb 2026 | 13 weeks |
Top End
The Top End region offers broad clinical experience and opportunities to improve practical skills, as well as a great lifestyle, spectacular geography and unique medical opportunities. On site facilities at Royal Darwin Hospital include a beautiful 25m swimming pool, gym, squash and tennis courts. On and off site accommodation is available at Royal Darwin Hospital for up to 12 weeks. Longer term supported accommodation is available for rotational registrar positions. Accommodation is available for registrars at Katherine and Gove Hospitals.
Top End provides a generous relocation allowance. This will be explained upon receiving an offer of employment or if requested.
For general enquiries regarding registrar applications in Top End, email MedicalRecruitmentRDH.THS@nt.gov.au or anna.lithgow@nt.gov.au.
Surgery :
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
- General Medicine
- Addiction Medicine
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Darwin Private Hospital
- Dermatology
- General Medicine
- General/Rural Medicine - Gove and Katherine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Haematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Administration
- Medical Education
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Disease Control
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
- Rheumatology.
- Anaesthetics
- Emergency Medicine
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Gynaecology.
- Microbiology
- General Pathology
- Anatomical Pathology.
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine.
Registrars undertake an orientation program prior to commencing ward duties. Key elements include:
- Cultural competencies.
- Use of hospital health systems.
- Introduction to management of unique and complex patient presentations.
Orientation to specific departments and the team you will be attached to takes place at the commencement of ward work.
2024
Orientation | 5th Feb | 1 day |
Term 1 | 5th Feb – 5th May | 13 weeks |
Term 2 | 6th May – 4th Aug | 13 weeks |
Term 3 | *5th Aug – 3rd Nov | 13 weeks *Public Holiday |
Term 4 | 4th Nov – 2nd Feb 2025 | 13 weeks |
2025
Orientation | 03 Feb | 1 day |
Term 1 | 03 Feb - 04 May | 13 weeks |
Term 2 | 05 May - 03 Aug | 13 weeks |
Term 3 | 04 Aug - 02 Nov | 13 weeks *Public Holiday |
Term 4 | 03 Nov - 01 Feb 2026 | 13 weeks |
Expression of Interest
To express your interest in a medical officer position, please provide the following:
- application with 3 referees
- NT Health will contact the referees of all short-listed applicants
- cover letter outlining your application, including:
- why do you want to work in the Northern Territory (NT)
- any rural/remote experiences you have had
- links to the NT (e.g. family or, friends)
- commitment to the NT
- curriculum vitae (CV).
Email your cover letter and CV to:
- Central Australia - MedicalRecruitmentASH@nt.gov.au
- Top End - RDHJMOWorkforce.DoH@nt.gov.au
- Primary Health Care - RMPAdmin.TERHMedical@nt.gov.au.
Please include the following in the email subject line: Medical officer EOI application (your name).
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