Emergency SHOs / Residents

Why This Role Matters
Emergency SHOs and Residents are central to delivering frontline acute care in one of Australia’s most diverse and high-acuity regions. Working across Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital, this role exposes doctors to complex trauma, tropical medicine, infectious diseases, and Indigenous health presentations unique to Northern Australia.

Job Description
Royal Darwin Palmerston Hospitals are seeking Residents / Senior Residents (SHOs) to join the Division of Emergency Medicine across two sites: the Emergency & Trauma Centre at Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital.

Key Features of the Role:
• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory
• Employer: Royal Darwin Palmerston Hospitals – Division of Emergency Medicine
• Work across two hospital sites
• 38 hours per week
• 3–4 hours protected teaching per week
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Relocation expenses provided
• 12 weeks subsidised accommodation on arrival
• Access to APLS, ALS, and MIMMS courses
• 24-hour access to investigations
• ED-based CT scanners and ultrasonography

Responsibilities
• Provide emergency medical care under consultant supervision
• Manage acute trauma and medical emergencies
• Participate in resuscitation and emergency procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including allied and mental health services
• Attend structured teaching and training sessions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Clinical Environment
• 36 Emergency Medicine consultants
• 50 registrars
• 50 residents
• 200 emergency nurses
• Tertiary referral centre covering over 1 million square kilometres
• Unique case mix including high rates of:
• Acute rheumatic fever
• Tuberculosis
• Blunt and penetrating trauma
• Young population (median age 32)

Required Qualifications
• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration
• Suitable for Resident / SRMO Level 2–5
• Emergency Medicine experience preferred

Experience and Skills:
• Ability to work in high-acuity environments
• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills
• Interest in trauma and tropical medicine
• Team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to 12-month contract preferred

Salary Insights
• Resident/SRMO Year Level 2–5: $106,467 – $118,703 per annum
• Base salary only (penalties not included)
• Competitive additional allowances may apply

Location Overview
Darwin is a vibrant tropical city with a population of approximately 150,000. It offers access to world heritage national parks including Kakadu and Litchfield, and is just two hours from Bali. The lifestyle supports outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, bushwalking, and cycling.

FAQs

1. Is relocation support provided?
Yes, relocation expenses and 12 weeks subsidised accommodation are provided.

2. What is the weekly workload?
38 hours per week including protected teaching time.

3. Is this a tertiary centre?
Yes, Royal Darwin Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for northwest Australia.

4. Are training courses supported?
Yes, access to APLS, ALS, and MIMMS courses is available.

5. Is a 12-month contract required?
Preference is given to applicants committing to a 12-month contract.

Application Tips
• Highlight Emergency Medicine or trauma experience
• Mention willingness to commit to 12 months
• Confirm AHPRA registration or eligibility
• Emphasise interest in tropical and Indigenous health
• Prepare references supporting recent clinical experience