Gastroenterology Fellow (Darwin)

Fellow FEL1 - Remuneration Package Range $231,794

Division of Medicine

Location: Darwin

One full time vacancy fixed for 12 months is available

Provide senior clinical leadership for inpatients with Gastrointestinal and Hepatology conditions across Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH). This will encompass the assessment of acute inpatients, appropriate investigation and formulation of a management plan. High level of leadership and management skills will be required to supervise and support a team of junior staff and nurses to coordinate care of a large number of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Hepatology outpatients. An exceptional understanding of complex discharge planning and willingness to engage ambulatory care services will be required in our challenging environment. Participation in elective endoscopy lists, on-call roster is also expected, and remote outreach may be required.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provision of Fellow ward services, including supervision, teaching and support of junior medical officers (Advanced Trainee, Basic Physician Trainee, Resident Medical Officer, Interns, medical students) as well as nursing colleagues.

Undertakes clinical shifts and on call duties as directed by the Head of Specialty.

Participation in regular elective out-patient endoscopy lists and on-call roster

Attendance at regular Departmental Meetings (Consultant Meeting, Mortality and Morbidity, Journal Club, Radiology Meeting).

Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role‑modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Eligible for registration with AHPRA, and either a final year Advanced Trainee in Gastroenterology and Hepatology expected to obtain FRACP within 12 months or an Overseas Trained Physician on a recognised specialist pathway eligible for peer review/supervised practice toward specialist recognition in Australia, with training and experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and eligibility for or working towards CCRTGE certification in Adult Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy (if relevant).

Highly developed patient assessment, investigation, interpretation, and management skills to provide appropriate high quality care.

Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact positively in a cross‑cultural work environment, as a team member.

Detailed knowledge of community care services to facilitate safe transition to home after discharge.

An interest in and a commitment to improving Aboriginal health.

Evidence of commitment to continuing education, teaching, research and quality improvement activities.

An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

Employer Department of Health - Royal Darwin Hospital Website jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search Email kirsty.campbell@nt.gov.au Applications Close 09 March 2026

ABN:44 001 171 115

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