About the work unit / facilityEventide Residential Aged Care Facility / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Charters TowersCharters Towers Health Service is a 25-bed facility providing integrated acute and primary health care services through a range of programs including: community, child, youth and family, mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and outreach services.Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.About your opportunityThe role of the Staff Specialist Geriatrician Interim Bed Unit (IBU) is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the 10 patients that are supported in maintenance beds at Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) within Townsville Hospital Health Service (THHS). The successful applicant would provide ongoing support in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable Geriatric Medicine service within, especially focussing on the ongoing transition into a Residential Aged Care Facility as they become available.About your new employerThe 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.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.Competitive salary and benefits:We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.Salary range: $103.80 to $131.61 p.h. (L18-L27)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationPlus Salary Sacrificing options may be availableAdd in about flexible working arrangements if applicable to role or hiring managerRequirements:Mandatory qualifications and proof of registrationAppointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.Qualified as a specialist medical practitioner and current registration with or eligible for current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians:Geriatricians preferredGeneral Medicine applicants highly desirable along with experience in palliative care.Experience in provision of rural and remote care including Telehealth is highly desirable.Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:Dr Helen Fraser on (07) 4433 5371.Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV684529Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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