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Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4 - Remuneration Package Range $249,959 - $283,257
Senior Rural Generalist SRG1 – SRG3 - Remuneration Package Range $251,554 - $270,033
Katherine Hospital
Several full time
vacancies fixed for up to 5 years are available Paediatrics in the Top End – Make a Real
Difference Where It Matters Most Looking for more than another
hospital job?
Join the Big Rivers Region and
experience paediatrics at the full scope of rural practice. This is an
exceptional opportunity for a GP with advanced skills in Paediatrics
seeking a varied work environment with genuine clinical responsibility,
broad case mix and strong specialist support. Why Katherine?
In Katherine, you'll practise across
the entire continuum of child health care: - Review children presenting to the Emergency
Department
- Manage paediatric inpatients
- Operate outpatient and outreach clinics
- Attend high risk deliveries and contribute to newborn
care
- Provide supervision to the paediatric
- RMOs and rotating registrars
- Deliver paediatric focused education and resource
development for medical and nursing staff
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families
and communities through continuity of care
You'll work alongside a supportive team
of Rural Generalists, Emergency Physicians, General Medicine Physicians,
experienced nursing staff and allied health professionals, with specialist
paediatric support from Royal Darwin Hospital. Medicine You Won't Find Anywhere Else
The Big Rivers Region
covers an area larger than Victoria and serves a population of around 22,000
people across Katherine, remote Aboriginal communities and cattle
stations. You'll gain exposure to clinical
presentations rarely encountered in metropolitan centres, while developing
expertise in rural and remote child health. The role provides an opportunity to
work closely with Aboriginal families, contribute to culturally responsive care
and make a tangible impact on health outcomes for some of Australia's most
underserved children. Integration with Primary Health Care
Under the Single
Employer Model, Katherine Hospital staff have the option to work with the three
regional ACCHO providers and the private GP practice. Medical staff also offer
outreach services to remote communities. Shape the Future of Rural Child Health
Katherine Hospital is committed to expanding local paediatric capability so neonates, infants, toddlers and adolescents receive care closer to home and Country. You'll have opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching and workforce growth as part of a hospital actively investing in its future.
Live Where Others Holiday
When you're not at work, the Top End is on your doorstep.
Spend weekends exploring: - Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
- Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks
Mataranka Hot Springs - The Kimberley and Gregory National
Park
- World-class fishing, camping, hiking,
mountain biking and four-wheel driving
Katherine offers a welcoming community,
excellent local amenities and is just three hours' drive from Darwin. Join Us
If you're passionate about paediatrics, enjoy
practising broadly and want your work to make a genuine difference, Katherine
offers a unique and highly rewarding career experience that few places can
match. Make a lasting impact for children and families across the Big Rivers Region.
Contact our Senior Clinical Recruitment team for a confidential discussion or to find out more.
Director of Medical Services on 0437 460
750 or BRR.ClinicalEmployment@nt.gov.au Quote vacancy number: 70262403
Closing date: 03/09/2026 Applications should consist of a one
page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant
qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to
view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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