 She had little intention of staying there, and briefly returned to Canberra in May 1983, before being offered a job in Sydney.However, at the same time, Martin's partner was offered a partner's position at the law firm he had worked in Darwin.He liked living in Darwin and was keen to take up the position, so Martin agreed to decline the Sydney job and return to Darwin in May 1985 where she gained another position on an ABC Radio morning show.