Medical Director Women's Newborn & Community
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Women's Newborn and Community Team / Women's and Children's Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
* Salary range: $100.78 $127.77 p.h (L18-L27)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
We are looking for a Medical Director, Women, Newborn and Community (WN&C) to lead clinicians in tertiary Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM), Gynaecology and sub-specialties, Neonatology, including the North Queensland Newborn Retrieval Service (ANTS NQ), and community services including Townsville Sexual Health and Breast Screen Queensland.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
* Relevant qualification in medical specialty with current AHPRA registration.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
* Highly regarded: Demonstrated strong clinical leadership in managing medical specialists and training positions in a tertiary teaching hospital.
* It is also a requirement of the position to participate in on call rostering for THHS medical services.
* Travel will be required in this position both within the THHS and throughout Queensland which may include travel by small aircraft.
* All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
* Driver's Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
* Probation period may apply.
* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the main public healthcare provider, operating 21 facilities within the region including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island areas.
Townsville University Hospital, as the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, serves around 700,000 people, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties.
Our commitment is to improve North Queensland's health through exceptional care, research, and education, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement.
We value strong community connections and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the main public healthcare provider, operating 21 facilities within the region including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island areas.
Townsville University Hospital, as the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, serves around 700,000 people, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties.
Our commitment is to improve North Queensland's health through exceptional care, research, and education, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement.
We value strong community connections and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.
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