Staff Specialist/ Senior Staff Specialist –RuralEmergency Medicine
Employer: Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS)
Location: Ingham, Queensland
Salary: Remuneration package up to AUD $607,670 per annum + Benefits (L18–L27)
Contract Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 2 years
Step into a role where your expertise truly shapes a community.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Emergency Medicine Specialist to join the team at Ingham Hospital, delivering high quality emergency and inpatient care at our Level 3 facility.
This is an opportunity to practise broad, meaningful medicine in a supportive rural environment, backed by the resources of a major tertiary centre.
Why This Role?
* Make a real impact in a rural community that values its clinicians
* Work across diverse clinical presentations in a Level 3 ED with 24/7 coverage
* Enjoy strong support from visiting specialists, telehealth services and the wider THHS network
* Lead, teach and influence the next generation of Rural Generalist and junior doctors
* Experience a rewarding generalist scope while maintaining Emergency Medicine standards and credentialing
Why Ingham
Come and work in Ingham A welcoming North Queensland town just 110 km north of Townsville, Ingham offers affordable living, a laidback lifestyle and a strong community connection.
* Servicing a population of 11,100 across the Hinchinbrook Shire
* Surrounded by natural beauty — waterfalls, rainforest, fishing, and the stunning Hinchinbrook Channel
The Ingham Health Service Includes
* 28 bed rural hospital
* 24/7 Emergency Department
* Level 3 Maternity Service (including epidurals)
* Outreach endoscopy and general surgery
* Strong telehealth support from THHS specialists
About the Role
* Provide comprehensive ED and inpatient care in a Level 3 rural hospital
* Work closely with Rural Generalist Medical Officers as part of a collaborative senior medical team
* Offer expert consultation to patients, families and colleagues
* Participate in on call as part of the senior roster
* Lead and contribute to quality improvement, risk management and audit
* Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and support junior staff
* Supervise and mentor pre‑vocational and vocational Rural Generalist trainees
* Work within your awarded Scope of Clinical Practice, aligned to CSCF requirements
Although the role is based in Ingham, you are part of the wider Rural Hospitals Service Group, which includes Charters Towers and Ayr, with strong support from Townsville University Hospital.
Requirements
* Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent specialist qualification
* Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution
* Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration, to practise Emergency Medicine in Australia
* Demonstrated clinical experience in both adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine
* Highly desirable: additional experience or formal qualifications in adult and paediatric emergency care
Who We're Looking For
A motivated Emergency Medicine Specialist who thrives in a generalist environment, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering high quality care in a rural setting.
If you're ready to broaden your scope, lead with purpose and enjoy a meaningful rural practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
* Total estimated remuneration up to $607,670 p.a. (inclusive of allowances and superannuation)
* Base salary (L18–L27): $210,332 - $266,677 p.a.
* Attraction and retention incentive allowance: 50% base salary
* Emergency Department Specialty Allowance: 25% of base salary
* Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance: 5% base salary
* Inaccessibility Incentive Scheme (payable after 12 months)
* Motor Vehicle Allowance
* Locality Allowance
Professional Development & Leave
* 3.6 weeks Professional Development Leave per year (accruable up to 10 years)
* Professional Development Allowance
* 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Salary packaging options and expanded leave entitlements
* Communications package
* Strong support for ongoing training, education and CPD
* Access to THHS's extensive clinical network and rural practice support
* Other benefits may be available, including relocation assistance
This is more than a job — it's a chance to combine professional fulfilment with the lifestyle of tropical North Queensland.
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Closing date
Closing date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
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