Ophthalmology jobs

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Job title Unaccredited Ophthalmology Surgery Designation Registrar REG1 – REG6

Registrar
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 to 30/01/2028
Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 991 RTF 353350 Closing 01/09/2026
Contact officer Nishantha Wijesinghe at Nishantha.Wijesinghe@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353350
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
To be part of the Ophthalmology team providing a timely and high quality ophthalmology service to the population of over
250,000 and visitors to the Top End.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Admit, manage and discharge patients from hospital under the supervision of the Specialist on duty with the aim of

providing the highest possible standards of care.
2. Promote and participate in recognised principles of clinical practice and case management.
3. Document all relevant information with regard to patient management utilising hard copy files and the computerised

information system as appropriate.
4. Participate in continuous medical education, professional development, peer review, research, teaching, quality

improvement activities and clinical audits as appropriate.
5. Provide supervision and training to junior medical staff and other clinical staff as appropriate.
6. Participate in routine and emergency after-hours care as rostered.
7. Participate in audit, risk management activities and research.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for general or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Have appropriate training and experience applicable to Ophthalmology.
3. At least twelve months experience as a Resident Medical Officer.
4. Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact positively as a team member in a

cross-cultural work environment.
5. An interest in and a commitment to improving Indigenous health.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.