Medical Registrar - Basic Physician Trainee 2027

Sante Recruitment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Regional rotations

Teaching program

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Top End Health Service in Darwin invites applications for Basic Physician Trainee / Medical Registrar (PGY3+). The role offers accredited RACP training, tropical and Indigenous health exposure, and rotations across General Medicine, ICU, Cardiology, and more.

Join a consultant-led team delivering high-level care in a diverse, multicultural population with excellent training, supervision and regional rotation opportunities, commencing February 2027.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent basic medical qualification.
• Current or eligible AHPRA registration required.
• Minimum PGY3 level by commencement.
• Demonstrated interest in Physician Training or General Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across General Medicine, ICU, Cardiology, Nephrology and more.
• Work within a consultant-led team delivering comprehensive medical care.
• Engage in accredited RACP Basic Physician Training and supervision.
• Exposure to tropical medicine, Indigenous health and remote medicine.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Current or eligible AHPRA registration

Minimum PGY3 level by commencement

Interest in Physician Training/General Medicine

Job description

Basic Physician Trainee / Medical Registrar (PGY3+) – Darwin, Northern Territory

Accredited RACP Training | Tropical Medicine | Salary Package up to $179,967

Sante Recruitment is partnering with Top End Health Service to recruit Basic Physician Trainees and Medical Registrars (PGY3+) for multiple fixed-term positions commencing February 2027.

This is an exceptional opportunity to undertake physician training in one of Australia's most unique clinical environments, offering exposure to tropical medicine, Indigenous health, and complex medical presentations rarely encountered elsewhere.

The Opportunity Join the Division of Medicine across Royal Darwin Hospital and affiliated regional hospitals, working within a supportive consultant-led team delivering comprehensive medical care to a diverse and multicultural population.

These Positions Are Suitable For

• RACP Basic Physician Trainees
• ICU and Emergency Medicine Vocational Trainees seeking accredited medical rotations
• PGY3+ doctors with appropriate experience looking to broaden their medical skills before commencing specialty training
• Non-vocational registrars seeking short-term employment between research, travel or future training positions

Registrars rotate through a wide range of specialties, providing exceptional clinical exposure and excellent preparation for physician training.

Rotations Include

• General Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Cardiology
• Nephrology
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Neurology
• Haematology
• Oncology
• Palliative Care
• Alcohol and Other Drugs

You May Also Undertake Rotations At

• Royal Darwin Hospital
• Palmerston Regional Hospital
• Katherine District Hospital
• Gove District Hospital

The Hospital Royal Darwin Hospital is the Northern Territory's principal tertiary referral and teaching hospital, providing specialist services across the Top End.

The Hospital Is Recognised Nationally For Its Exposure To

• Tropical and infectious diseases
• Indigenous Health
• Remote and rural medicine
• High-acuity general medicine
• Multidisciplinary specialist care
• Retrieval and regional outreach services

Working within Top End Health Service offers unparalleled experience managing patients from remote communities across Northern Australia in a culturally diverse healthcare setting.

The Location Darwin offers an exceptional lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia.

Enjoy

• A relaxed tropical lifestyle with year-round warm weather
• No lengthy daily commutes
• Vibrant multicultural dining and markets
• Easy access to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks
• Fishing, camping and outdoor adventures
• Direct flights to major Australian cities and Southeast Asia
• Affordable housing and excellent work-life balance

Salary & Benefits

• Remuneration package: $143,997 – $179,967 per annum
• Excellent training and consultant supervision
• Accredited RACP Basic Physician Training
• Diverse and challenging case mix
• Opportunities for regional and rural rotations
• Strong education and teaching program
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment

Requirements Applicants Should Have

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current or eligible AHPRA registration
• Minimum PGY3 level by commencement
• Demonstrated interest in Physician Training or General Medicine

Applications Are Encouraged From

• RACP Basic Physician Trainees
• ICU and Emergency Medicine trainees seeking medical rotations
• Australian and New Zealand graduates
• Competent Authority pathway doctors with suitable Australian experience
• International Medical Graduates with General Registration and relevant clinical experience

Why Choose Darwin?

• Accredited RACP training
• Exposure to tropical, Indigenous and remote medicine
• Broad specialty rotations
• Consultant-led education and mentorship
• Unique clinical experience that strengthens future specialist careers
• Outstanding lifestyle in Australia's tropical capital