Staff Specialist - Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Townsville, QLD
Healthcare & Medical → Medical Specialists
On-site
Posted 2 days ago
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).
Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.
Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family‑friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits
* 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 Salary Sacrificing 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.
* 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: Dr Andrew Clift on
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Applications close: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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