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Geriatrician
📅 Sep 14
General MedicineGeriatric MedicineAcute CareInpatient Care
📜 Description
- Deliver geriatric care across acute, GEM, and interim care wards.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise junior doctors.
- Coordinate safe, timely discharge planning and community engagement.
- Collaborate with teams across general medicine and geriatric services.
🛠️ Requirements
- Specialist registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and cultural competency skills
✨ Benefits
- Work in a busy, multicultural setting with a leading public healthcare provider in Northern Australia
- We are recruiting on behalf of a prominent public hospital network in Northern Territory
- This hybrid position offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to both acute general medicine and geriatric care.
- You will lead multidisciplinary
- Provide consultant-level inpatient care in a General Medical Unit.
Full job description
Staff Specialist – General Physician / Geriatrician (Darwin Region, NT)
Permanent / 12-month Contract | Full-time or Part-time | Up to $304K + Benefits
Work in a busy, multicultural setting with a leading public healthcare provider in Northern Australia
We are recruiting on behalf of a prominent public hospital network in Northern Territory, offering a unique opportunity to work across General Medicine and Geriatrics in a collaborative and culturally rich environment.
About the Role
This hybrid position offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to both acute general medicine and geriatric care. You'll be working across two well-respected facilities, including a major tertiary hospital and a regional center that champions innovation in aged care.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex inpatient cases, with a strong focus on discharge planning and continuity of care. This role is ideally suited to a dual-qualified FRACP specialist with a passion for culturally responsive care and leadership in challenging clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Consultant-level care for inpatients in a General Medical Unit
- Geriatric service across:
- Acute Care of the Elderly ward
- Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) ward
- Interim Care Unit
- Active involvement in junior doctor supervision and team leadership
- Champion safe, timely discharge and community engagement strategies
- Work collaboratively within a multicultural team environment
Essential Requirements
- Specialist registration with AHPRA
- Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in:
- General and Acute Care Medicine AND
- Geriatric Medicine
- Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and cultural competency skills
What’s on Offer
- Attractive Salary Package: $248,765 - $304,012 p.a.
- Flexible Work Options: Full-time or part-time considered
- Relocation Assistance and generous leave entitlements
- Professional Development Support
- Work in a region known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and community-focused care
- Make a meaningful impact in underserved and diverse communities
To apply, please submit your application using the button below. For any inquiries pertaining to this role, please feel free to reach out to ania@mediix.com.au.
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