Rural Generalist Trainer

Agency Department of Health Work unit Barkly, Big Rivers, East Arnhem, Top End or

Central Australia Health Service

Job title Rural Generalist Trainee Designation Rural Generalist Trainee RGT1-SRGT2

Senior Rural Generalist Trainee SREG1-2

Job type Full time / Part time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 for up to 4 years

Salary RGT 1–4: $122,264 - $159,322 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Tennant

SRGT 1–2: $166,617 - $182,143 Creek, Nhulunbuy

Position number 70261685 RTF 348794 Closing 28/06/2026

Contact officer Deanna Park on 08 8999 2626 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348794

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Work towards Rural Generalist fellowship and independent practice with one or more advanced skills, whilst caring for

patients in one or more regions of the Northern Territory.

Context statement

Rural Generalist Trainees (RGTs) are medical officers employed in hospitals or community settings whose employment

counts towards vocational training leading to Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners-Rural

Generalist (RACGP-RG) and/or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM). Senior Rural

Generalist Trainees (SRGTs) are medical officers who have completed or almost completed FRACGP-RG or FACRRM and

undertake further employment to consolidate or gain new knowledge and skills. Delivery of rural generalist healthcare by

RGTs and SRGTs in regional hospitals and remote areas involves small plane travel and overnight or longer stays.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Under necessary supervision, provide comprehensive clinic and/or hospital-based care to patients, their family and

community; all accurately documented and communicated in a timely manner.

2. Communicate effectively with patients, their family and carers in an age- and culturally appropriate manner.

3. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures to ensure high quality, safe

services and workplaces.

4. Develop and maintain knowledge and skills in clinical and public health medicine through continuous medical education,

professional development, peer review, research, teaching, quality improvement activities and clinical audits as

appropriate.

5. Participate in after-hours and/or remote clinic rosters as determined by the Director of Medical Services or a delegate.

6. Complete outstanding vocational training requirements while balancing direct clinical responsibilities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. General medical and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. By employment commencement, be a vocational Rural Generalist trainee or an RACGP-RG or ACRRM fellow.

3. Broad postgraduate medical experience, particularly in one or more of the following disciplines: Aboriginal health, critical

care, women’s health, paediatrics, Mental health and primary health care.

4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote effective teamwork, patient safety, and patient-centred care.

5. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience in the desired procedural speciality (where applicable).

2. Previous experience living and working in remote communities or other resource-limited settings.

Further information

This position is subject to pre-employment checks that may include Category A immunisation, working with children

clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a

relevant criminal history.

Approved

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