Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Staff Specialist to join the team within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Townsville University Hospital on a Permanent full-time basis.
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and High Dependency Unit (PHDU) at The Townsville Hospital (TTH) consists of 5 beds (3 PICU, 2 PHDU – adaptable, with max capacity for 6 ventilated patients) and expects over 300 cases per annum.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV662966
Closing date 06-Nov-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration PFT, 80 hours p.f.
Contact person Andrew Clift
Contact details 07 4433 1111
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Clinical Excellence
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.
Career Growth and Development
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).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
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 growth opportunities 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 versatile work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and.
- Salary range: $210,332 to $266,677 p.a. (L18-L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus
options may be available * Relocation expenses may be offered at time of appointment
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
- Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
- Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
About your opportunity:
- Provide comprehensive Paediatric Intensive Care services across a wide range of pathologies and patient age within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Work within the team charter of Paediatric Intensive Care to build a collegiate team and happy workplace
- Provide professional leadership in respect of the Paediatric Intensive Care Department activities and in particular, your specialty team(s)
- Manage the delivery of patient care in the area of Paediatric Intensive Care including management of complex clinical situations
- Enthusiastic involvement in our education programme and the teaching & mentoring of junior consultants, medical trainees, medical students, nursing & allied health staff and trainees
Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome:
Dr Andrew Clift on (07) 4433 7997.
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Applications close: Thursday, 6 November 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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