Specialists
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Specialists
Applications are being accepted from specialists wishing to apply to Top End or Central Australia regional health services. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a credentialing process prior to formal appointment.
General practice positions are also available within the Primary Health Care team. Specialists in general medicine with a sub-speciality interest are particularly welcome to apply.
Please note the application process for both health services require separate applications.
To express your interest in a specialist 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 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 Australian Health Service MedicalRecruitmentASH@nt.gov.au
- Top End Health Service MedicalRecruitmentRDH.THS@nt.gov.au or mantho.kgosiemang@nt.gov.au
Please include the following in the email subject line: Specialist application (your name).
Applications are made through a centralised online job application portal:
- Go to the NT Government Careers website and search for available jobs with the keyword 'specialist'.
- You may apply for either or both CAHS or TEHS positions.
- Submit your application online through the portal, ensuring you:
- upload all supporting documents, and
- provide 3 referees who are registered medical specialists.
The health services will only contact the referees of short-listed applicants.
Rural medical practitioner positions
- Go to the NT Government Careers website and search for available jobs with the keyword 'rural medical practitioner'.
- You may apply for either or both CAHS or TEHS positions.
- Submit your application online through the portal, ensuring you:
- upload all supporting documents, and
- provide 3 referees who are registered medical specialists.
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Last updated: 14 January 2026
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Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NT PHN)
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