This is a Head of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery role with Northern Territory Government based in Darwin, NT, AU Northern Territory Government Role Seniority - senior More about the Head of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery role at Northern Territory Government Staff Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $249,959 - $305,454 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100) Senior Staff Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187 (including salary $270,033 - $298,705) Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital Surgery and Critical Care Darwin, Northern Territory Fixed for 12 months Provide leadership to the Territory’s leading Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery department at Royal Darwin Hospital in Australia’s Top End! Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia. It is home to Australia’s largest First Nations population who reside in urban, remote and very remote communities. As Head of the Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, your primary objective is to provide leadership and direct line management of the ENT surgery department, including human resource management, supervision of medical staff and departmental performance. You will also participate as a member of a senior management and support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programs. Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and demand management strategies, safety and quality, clinical audit and review, staff mentoring and training, and leading a culture of high-performing teams. You will also be responsible for fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and leading continuous quality improvement activities to enhance the capacity for multi-disciplinary care and contribute to NT Health clinical leadership. To be successful you require eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship of a relevant Medical College, and recognition as a professional leader in the provision of specialist ENT services. A commitment to ensuring equity of access to quality healthcare, participation in continuing education, teaching and research, and a proven track record in clinical excellence is essential. Applicants will be assessed at both the Senior Medical Officer levels and offers will be made based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to work and progress professionally whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. There are good public and (affordable) private schools and accommodation close to the RDH. Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you and your family time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant. Explore working in the Northern Territory Government https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg Explore working for NT Health https://health.nt.gov.au/ https://www.facebook.com/NTGovHealth/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-health/ Explore living in Darwin https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/ https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surround For further information about this vacancy please contact: Mahiban Thomas, Director of Surgical Service on 08 8922 8888 or Mahiban.Thomas@nt.gov.au Quote vacancy number: 965 Closing date: 26/02/2026 Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees. 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 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Northern Territory Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing leadership Managing patient flow Fostering partnerships Key Strengths Specialist registration ⚕️ Leadership Clinical excellence Mentoring Quality improvement Research participation A Final Note: This is a role with Northern Territory Government not with Hatch.
