Role
This position provides a unique opportunity for a GP with an interest in Dermatology to join the dermatology team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service and help provide specialist services to our community.
For the successful candidate you will primarily work in an outpatient setting, caring for patients with skin disease of varying levels of complexity, as well as playing a key role in those requiring skin cancer surveillance.
The dermatology team will draw on the skills you have learned in General Practice, and support you to build on these to become a community leader in our specialty. You will develop additional skills through a mix of clinical exposure, interaction and teaching from a supervising dermatologist and self‐directed learning. You are also welcomed at all departmental and educational meetings within the service.
We will help better connect with the wider community of General Practitioners and build integrated models of care. You will also contribute to research projects underway in the department.
Competitive salary and benefits
We offer attractive remuneration packages, including:
* Salary range: $110.54 – $161.87 p.h. (casual rate) (L13‐L27)
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus options may be available
Requirements
* Qualified as a medical practitioner and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACCRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
* Qualified with Advanced Specialist Skills.
Ideal applicant
* Demonstrable interest in dermatology and commitment to further learning.
* Able to autonomously perform routine skin checks.
* Willingness to address a combination of skin cancer problems, as well as other areas of dermatology.
* Ability to bring new skills to the team, particularly in subspecialty interests in Dermatology.
* Willingness to contribute to clinical trials being conducted within the department.
* High level of professional integrity.
* Capacity to help create a bridge between our service and General Practice.
About the employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research opportunities and complex casework. Staff benefit from strong partnerships with James Cook University, supporting ongoing education, research and professional development.
We provide clear pathways for career progression, including leadership development, secondments and specialist training opportunities. Our workplace culture is collaborative, inclusive and community‐focused, offering the scope of a major referral centre with the lifestyle advantages of a regional location.
Located in beautiful North Queensland, the Townsville region offers vibrant communities, affordable living, outdoor adventure and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. We prioritise work–life balance through flexible work options, job stability and a family‐friendly environment.
Contact
Enquiries are welcome; please contact Dr Crystal Williams on 0412 203 751.
Position
Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner with Special Interest in Dermatology), Queensland Health • Townsville, Australia
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