Consultant Palliative Care Physician | Tertiary Referral Hospital | Northern Territory The Opportunity We are working closely with a major tertiary referral health service in the Northern Territory to connect with a Consultant Palliative Care Physician for a full-time appointment within a service delivering specialist palliative care across a geographically vast and clinically diverse region. This role offers the opportunity to provide consultant-level palliative care across inpatient and consultative settings while contributing to end-of-life care pathways for patients from urban, regional and remote communities. The position will suit a physician seeking meaningful scope, complex multidisciplinary practice and the chance to work in a service where cultural safety, service integration and regional impact are central to daily clinical work. Territory Palliative Care is based at the main tertiary hospital in Darwin and supports care across the Top End, with recent NT Health recognition highlighting the importance of culturally safe end-of-life care in this setting. The Hospital This is the principal tertiary referral hospital for the Top End and a key hub within the Northern Territory public health system, supporting acute, specialist and sub-specialty services across a large regional and remote catchment. NT Health’s recent annual reporting also notes ongoing infrastructure expansion at the campus, including a new 32-bed modular ward and a new 24-bed mental health ward. Major tertiary referral hospital for the Top End of the Northern Territory Specialist palliative care service with established Territory-wide reach from the Darwin campus Broad acute and specialist capability supporting complex medical, surgical, oncological and critical care activity across the network Strong interface with Aboriginal health, regional retrieval pathways and multidisciplinary inpatient care, based on the service’s Top End focus and Territory-wide care model Ongoing infrastructure investment supporting future service demand and hospital capability Why Consider This Role Tertiary referral practice with complex consultative work and broad service reach Meaningful impact across urban, regional and remote communities Strong emphasis on culturally safe palliative and end-of-life care Opportunity to work within a major public hospital network undergoing continued investment Suitable for Fellows and IMGs assessed as partially or substantially comparable The Location Darwin offers a distinctive combination of tertiary-level practice and Top End lifestyle. This is a compelling setting for consultants seeking professional depth, cross-cultural medicine and genuine regional impact, while enjoying a tropical capital city with strong connectivity, outdoor living and access to some of Australia’s most unique landscapes. Requirements Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with specialist recognition in Palliative Medicine, or equivalent specialist qualification Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for Specialist Registration About JPS Medical Recruitment We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and specialist services to secure opportunities that are not always advertised publicly. Our relationships and market insight allow us to represent you strategically — not simply circulate your CV. Partnering with us provides access, guidance and advocacy throughout the entire process. Apply Now For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact: Thom Moore – JPS Medical Recruitment 0468 778 jpsrecruit.com.au If this role is not suitable but you would like to explore other full-time opportunities, please get in touch. For doctors specifically interested in locum Palliative Care opportunities, I can also arrange an introduction to our specialist Locum team. Reference number: RQ00037020 Company: JPS Medical Date posted: 30th Jun, 2026
