Emergency Medicine Registrars | August 2026 intake | Darwin NT

Emergency Medicine Registrar | Accredited/Unaccredited Positions
Start Date: August 2026 | Interviews Currently Being Scheduled

We are seeking Emergency Medicine Registrars to join busy Emergency Departments at Darwin's major referral Hospital. Both ACEM accredited and unaccredited registrar positions are available with flexible contracts ranging from 12–36 months.

Interviews are currently being scheduled for August 2026 commencement.

We welcome applications from doctors who hold:

• AHPRA General Registration
• Limited Registration (Supervision Level 3+)
• Doctors eligible for the Competent Authority Pathway

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to a unique and diverse emergency medicine case mix in one of Australia’s most interesting clinical environments.

The Emergency Departments

The Emergency Medicine service operates across two major hospitals:

Key departmental highlights:

• The Emergency Department sees approximately 70,000 patients per year
• Around 25% of presentations are paediatric patients
• The case mix is unique compared to other tertiary Emergency Departments in Australia
• Patients are generally younger, with high rates of trauma and severe sepsis
• Indigenous Australians represent approximately 30% of ED presentations and 50% of hospital admissions

The departments provide exposure to complex, high-acuity presentations, including:

• Severe sepsis
• Blunt and penetrating trauma
• Infectious diseases
• Tropical medicine
• High burden of chronic and complex disease

Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for the northwest of Australia, covering a catchment area exceeding 1 million square kilometres.

The region also has:

• One of the youngest populations in Australia (median age 32)
• The highest per-capita rates of acute rheumatic fever, tuberculosis, blunt trauma and penetrating trauma

The Emergency Medicine Team

You will be joining a large and well-established department consisting of:

• 36 Emergency Medicine Consultants
• 50 Registrars
• 50 Residents
• 200 Emergency Nurses
• Dedicated ED-based allied health and mental health teams

Consultants provide:

• 24-hour availability
• Strong “on the floor” supervision
• A supportive, educational and safe working environment

There is also a 24-hour registrar presence within the department.

Facilities & Clinical Resources

Both EDs are well equipped with modern facilities including:

• 24-hour access to all investigations
• Two ED-based CT scanners
• CT scans authorised by ED consultants and registrars
• ED-based ultrasonography
• Access to specialised emergency medicine training courses including:
• APLS
• ALS
• MIMMS

Working Conditions & Benefits

Registrars benefit from structured working conditions and strong educational support.

Employment conditions include:

• 38 hours per week including 3–4 hours protected teaching time
• Rostered 10-hour shifts
• Approx. 3 days off per week
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Relocation expenses provided
• 12 weeks subsidised accommodation on arrival

Salary:

Registrar Year Level 1–6
$122,264 – $153,195 per annum (£60,000-74,000pa)

Why Live in Darwin?

Darwin offers a lifestyle that is very different from Australia’s larger cities while still providing excellent infrastructure and amenities.

• Darwin is a vibrant tropical city of approximately 150,000 people
• The city offers easy access to world-heritage national parks including Kakadu and Litchfield
• Bali is only a 2-hour flight away, making weekend travel extremely convenient
• The lifestyle is relaxed and outdoors-focused, with popular activities including camping, bushwalking, cycling and fishing
• The region offers a unique cultural experience and strong Indigenous heritage

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