Recruiting Now for 2009!
Whether you are seeking positions for accredited specialist
training, general practice training or wish to become a rural
medical officer in a rural remote setting, the Territory has
something to offer you in one, or several, of its five hospitals.
The
Northern Territory offers a great lifestyle, spectacular geography
and unique medical opportunities not available elsewhere in
Australia. Working in NT Hospitals offers broad clinical experience
and opportunities to improve practical skills in all specialty
areas. Territory Hospitals provide a range of services often not
seen in similarly sized hospitals due to the wide range of medical
conditions, cross-cultural blend of patients and combination of
rural and remote localities. Our hospitals also have a strong focus
on medical education and training and employment packages can
include specific training programs and rotations.
Applications are invited for all of the Northern Territory’s five
Hospitals.
Interviews will be held in July 2008.
Intern offers will be made during the week of 21st July 2008.
Further information on each hospital, or general conditions of
service can be found below.
General Information
Vacancies
Vacancies will appear in the Weekend
Australian in May/June. Applications can be made by way of a
standard application form available from the Medical Recruitment
Officer. A curriculum vitae and additional information in support
of your application should be attached. You will be asked to
forward copies of proforma reference reports directly to your
nominated referees who will preferably be a Specialist/Consultant.
Please note that first preference is
given to medical officers whose qualifications were obtained in
Australia.
Closing date for applications is 13
June 2008, however applications submitted after this date may be
considered. Applications will be acknowledged and shortlisted.
Interviews will be held in some capital cities during July 2008.
Other interviews will be conducted by telephone.
If your initial application is
unsuccessful, you will be automatically placed on the waiting list
for consideration should any future vacancies arise.
Orientation/Terms
A five
day Orientation program will be conducted for all new recruits.
Attendance at this program is compulsory.
Proposed 2009
Orientation Commencement Dates:
| Interns |
05 January 2009 |
| RMO'; |
14 January 2009 |
| Registrars, HMO's |
16 January 2009 |
If you wish to
commence earlier, this may be negotiated.
Contracts are
available for six months, one, two or three years. Contracts
for Interns are available for one year.
Terms
-
Terms for Interns are available for (3) three months.
-
Terms for RMOs are generally for 3-6 months.
-
O&G (Dip) terms are for (6) months.
-
RMO Anaesthetics terms can be for (3) three, (6) six or (12)
twelve months.
-
General Practice trainees are offered (1) one year Anaesthetics,
Surgical or O&G terms depending on availability
-
Surgical Education and Training Year 1 (SET 1) - attachment
includes options for 3 months terms as a general surgical
resident medical officer or junior registrar, Orthopaedic junior
registrar, Emergency resident, ICU resident and a relieving
term.
-
Trainee Physicians are offered 1-2 year contracts with Medical
terms.
Qualification/Registration
All applicants
must be eligible for either conditional or full registration with
the Medical Board of the Northern Territory. Conditional
registration is subject to the conditions being satisfactory to the
Medical Registration Board of the Northern Territory.
|
Intern |
Conditional registration. |
|
Second
and Subsequent Years RMO |
Full
registration. |
|
Registrars |
Full
registration and admission to a recognised Specialist
Training Scheme. |
|
Senior
Registrars |
Full
registration and have been in a training program for at
least three years and have successfully completed the
Australian Specialist College Post Graduate Examinations. |
|
Hospital Medical Officers |
Full
registration, and not less than four years post graduate
clinical experience. |
|
Senior
Hospital Medical Officer |
Full
registration and not less than ten years post graduate
clinical experience, the possession of post graduate
clinical qualifications, or experiential qualifications
acceptable to the Hospital's Medical Advisory Committee. |
|
Overseas Trained Graduates
|
Department of Health and
Community Services is accredited to provide IMG’s the
Supervision and Assessment required for new competent
Authority Pathway and commenced the pathway in April 2008,
we are ready to provide the same with the new Standard
Pathway as soon as the AMC finalises its requirements. |
For further information, or to download application forms, click
here to visit the Health
Professionals Licensing Authority Website.
Condition
of Service/Entitlements
Appointment is by
Contract with the Northern Territory Public Sector. If successful,
the applicant will receive an initial letter advising of the term
allocation. Written acceptance of this initial offer is deemed
as a formal agreement of acceptance. Formal contracts will be
issued at a later time and must be signed prior to commencing
employment. For most staff recruited other than those considered as
“local” recruits, relocation assistance is provided and details will
be advised on receipt of the initial acceptance of employment.
No assistance with relocation will be given until the contract is
signed.
The Department of
Health and Community Services reserves the right to transfer staff
within the Northern Territory as may be necessary.
On completion of
the contract, or any extension of the contract, repatriation
assistance will be provided in accordance with the provisions of the
signed contract.
Medical Officers
Agreement
Medical staff are employed under the
Medical Officers (Northern Territory Public Sector) Workplace
Agreement 2008 - 2010. Further information can be accessed at
www.ocpe.nt.gov.au/agreements/current_agreements
Hours of Duty
Ordinary hours of duty are 38 hours per week
or an average of 38 hours per week spread over 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
The salary rates hereunder are based on the normal hours of duty.
After hours standby/on call/overtime allowances
apply. Overtime commitments vary between terms.
Salary
Salary will be determined
in line with the Medical Officers (Northern Territory Public Sector)
Workplace Agreement 2008-2010.
|
|
Classification |
1 July 2008 |
1 July 2009 |
|
Intern |
L1 |
$54,966 |
$57,440 |
|
Resident Medical Officer |
L2 |
$64,371 |
$67,268 |
|
|
L3 |
$68,681 |
$71,771 |
|
|
L4 |
$72,843 |
$76,121 |
|
|
L5 |
$76,573 |
$80,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Registrar |
L5 |
$76,573 |
$80,019 |
|
|
L7 |
$82,981 |
$86,715 |
|
|
L8 |
$86,178 |
$90,056 |
|
|
L9 |
$89,391 |
$93,413 |
|
|
L10
|
$93,102 |
$97,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Registrar |
L12
|
$100,475 |
$104,997 |
|
|
L13
|
$104,352 |
$109,047 |
|
|
L14
|
$106,486 |
$111,278 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hospital Medical Officer |
L6 |
$78,737 |
$82,280 |
|
|
L8 |
$86,178 |
$90,056 |
|
|
L9 |
$89,391 |
$93,413 |
|
|
L10
|
$93,102 |
$97,292 |
|
|
L11
|
$96,783 |
$101,138 |
|
|
L12
|
$100,475 |
$104,997 |
|
|
L13
|
$104,352 |
$109,047 |
|
|
L14
|
$106,486 |
$111,278 |
|
|
L15
|
$109,665 |
$114,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Hospital Medical Officer |
L16
|
$111,861 |
$116,895 |
|
|
L17
|
$114,059 |
$119,192 |
|
|
L18
|
$115,457 |
$120,653 |
On appointment to
Katherine, Gove or Tennant Creek Hospital, salary will be paid as
per the EBA for the period that duty is performed at that hospital.
Professional
Training Allowance/Study Leave
An annual
Professional Training Allowance is provided to Level 4's and above
who have been employed in excess of 12 months. Rates from 10
July 2008 are:
L 4 - L 8
$3727
L 9 - L11
$4792
L 12 - L14
$5857
L15 - L22
$7454
L23 – L24
$11546
A Medical Officer appointed at level 2 or level 3 shall be
entitled to a training allowance of $2,000 per annum to assist with
approved training or study identified in their work partnership
plan. The Medical Officer may claim reimbursement of costs incurred
up to the amount of $2,000.
Study leave up to a maximum of 5 days may be
approved for those who have an employment contract for 12 months or
more, depending on the appropriateness of the
course/seminar/conference. Study leave is not granted for the
purpose of study.
Leave
Recreation Leave
On commencement you will be granted up to four weeks
recreation leave in advance, prior to accrual. If you are working
for less than 12 months, advancement of leave will be on a
proportionate basis.
For Interns up to four weeks leave will be granted during
the first year of service with a maximum of three weeks leave during
the Relieving term. RMO’s will be granted up to five weeks leave in
their first year of service of which two to three weeks will be
expected to be taken during the first six months of their contract
and up to seven weeks in their second and subsequent years. It is
normal practice to grant one to two weeks leave for each three month
term, or two to three weeks during a six month term. No leave will
be approved in excess of the leave that has been accrued. This
policy has been established to ensure that all RMOs are eligible to
access the same amount of leave and that adequate relief is
available.
For Registrars/HMOs the granting of leave is at the
discretion of the Specialist in Charge. Generally, leave may be
taken at any time during the year (although Divisions often operate
roster systems) and the total credits may be used in one period of
leave or split into several shorter periods.
If
you are planning to take leave, you are required to submit your
leave request early. Both the taking of recreation leave and the
manner in which leave credits are used are subject to the
convenience of the Division. Leave at particular times may not be
approved if it will cause staffing difficulties.
Sick Leave
During the first
year, Sick Leave is available for 10 days from commencement of
contract and, after completion of 6 months service, another 5 days
will become available. Please note that sick leave
credits do not carry over from other employers.
Salary Sacrifice
Arrangements
Salary sacrifice
for purposes other than superannuation is available for a specified
number of items. The salary sacrifice amount is capped at $9, 095 net per annum and is subject to any future changes to the relevant
Commonwealth legislation.
Employees in total
are able to sacrifice up to 50% of their salary. This includes
the
$9, 095 mentioned above, plus purchase of a lap top computer or
hand held computer, the remainder can be sacrificed into
superannuation.
Other Benefits
Zone A taxation
concessions may be allowable.
A Territory
Allowance may be payable depending on family circumstances.
Criminal History
Checks
The successful applicant must have
pre-employment screening, which includes a Criminal History check.
A criminal record will not automatically preclude you from
employment. Only criminal history relevant to the specific
requirements of the job will be considered in determining your
suitability for appointment.
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER
DETAILS :
Application
forms can be downloaded from the top of this page.
For application forms and further details on Royal Darwin
Hospital
Please refer to the website at
www.royaldarwinhospital.nt.gov.au
Details on conditions of service and entitlements please refer to
http://www.ocpe.nt.gov.au/agreements/current_agreements
For details on terms and other queries contact
Medical Administration on 8922 8258
Postal Address: Royal Darwin
Hospital, PO Box 41326, CASUARINA NT 0811
Download application form (172KB)