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Paediatric Surgery, Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Staff Specialist - Paediatric Surgeon to join the team within Women's and Children's Service Group at the Townsville University Hospital on a Permanent Part-time basis, 64 hrs per fortnight.
The Paediatric Surgery Staff Specialist will be working as part of the team in paediatric surgery at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) to provide care as close to home as possible.
Job details
Position status
Position status Permanent
Position type
Position type Part-time
Occupational group
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location
Job ad reference
Job ad reference QLD/TV654876
Closing date 07-Sep-2025
Yearly salary
Yearly salary $210332 - $266677
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Salary Other $100.78 - $127.77 ph
Job duration
Paediatric Surgery / Women's & Children's Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
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 career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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.
* 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
As a paediatric surgeon at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), there is an exciting range of surgical challenges including emergent and planned neonatal surgery, general paediatric surgery, thoracic, burns, trauma, and the ongoing management of critically ill paediatric surgical patients.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
* Fellowship or comparability of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
* Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and / or eligible for registration as a paediatric surgeon with the Medical Board of Australia.
* On call: Appointees will be required to participate in an on-call roster.
* Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
* Travel: Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
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