Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant

Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women Children and Youth

Job title Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant Designation Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 5 years

Salary $213,380 - $261,100 Location Darwin

Position number 37567 RTF 349218 Closing 30/06/2026

Contact officer A/Prof Ash Hanafy on 0477 272 706 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349218

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

Provide a specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to include the care of both inpatient and ambulatory patients, within

the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) regional hospitals and remote communities;

contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education at Royal Darwin Hospital, including vocational training and

supervision.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide care and advice on the management of patients with Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions to colleagues

both within and outside the unit, and to those colleagues in geographically isolated centres in the Top End of the NT.

2. Conduct regular inpatient ward rounds, outpatient sessions and theatre sessions, incorporating teaching, and provide

specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners.

3. Participate in provision of specialist outreach Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to Regional Hospitals and regional

and remote communities.

4. Participate in an on call roster to provide emergency after hours care.

5. Supervise junior medical staff in accordance with Top End Region, RDH and unit policies.

6. Actively participate in and support educational activities including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,

professional development, peer review, research, and teaching.

7. Liaise with other medical, paramedical and nursing and midwifery staff and provide input into Unit and Hospital policies,

for the ongoing development of specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in the Northern Territory.

8. Actively participate in and support continuous quality improvement activities including audit, guideline development and

individual performance review.

9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

3. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

4. A commitment to improving Indigenous health.

5. Evidence of commitment to teaching and learning, research and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

1. Experience in clinical governance, risk management and/or policy, strategy development.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, 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. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

Approved: March 2026 A/Prof Ash Hanafy Divisional Director

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Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women Children and Youth

Job title Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant Designation Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1-

SMO2.3

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 5 years

Salary $270,033 - $298,705 Location Darwin

Position number 37567 RTF 349218 Closing 30/06/2026

Contact officer A/Prof Ash Hanafy on 0477 272 706 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349218

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

Provide a specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to include the care of both inpatient and ambulatory patients, within

the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Royal Darwin Hospital, regional hospitals and remote communities;

contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education at Royal Darwin Hospital, including vocational training and

supervision.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide care and advice on the management of patients with Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions to colleagues

both within and outside the unit, and to those colleagues in geographically isolated centres in the Top End of the NT.

2. Conduct regular inpatient ward rounds, outpatient sessions and theatre sessions, incorporating teaching, and provide

specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners.

3. Participate in provision of specialist outreach Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to Regional Hospitals and regional

and remote communities.

4. Participate in an on call roster to provide emergency after hours care.

5. Supervise junior medical staff in accordance with TEHS, RDH and unit policies.

6. Actively participate in and support educational activities including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,

professional development, peer review, research, and teaching.

7. Liaise with other medical, paramedical and nursing and midwifery staff and provide input into Unit and Hospital policies,

for the ongoing development of specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in the Northern Territory.

8. Actively participate in and support continuous quality improvement activities including audit, guideline development and

individual performance review.

9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and current Fellowship of relevant Medical College.

2. Completed not less than the equivalent of six years of full-time service in medical practice as a Staff Specialist.

3. Demonstrated recognition as a professional leader in the field.

4. Proven effective interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

5. A commitment to improving Indigenous health.

6. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring equity of access to quality health care, and improving health outcomes.

7. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, teaching, research.

Desirable

1. Experience in clinical governance, risk management and/or policy – strategy development.

2. Completion or commencement in Health Management and/or Leadership training or equivalent qualification.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance

notice and criminal history checks.