Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary Part-time up to 12 months (with the possibility of extension for an additional 12 months), 64 hours per fortnight.
Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $536,916 p.a., comprising base salary range of $100.78 - $127.77 p.h. (L18-L27), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary), regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary), motor vehicle allowance (between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.), professional development allowance ($21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave), private practice arrangements, communications package, professional indemnity cover and inaccessibility allowance (if applicable).
Assistance with relocation expenses may also be available.
About the role
Townsville University Hospital (TUH) is the only Queensland tertiary children's service outside of southeast Queensland and provides services to the entire northern Queensland region. TUH is located adjacent to James Cook University College of Medicine and academic links are supported.
The incumbent provides leadership in general paediatrics with a focus on the acute care of children in our general paediatric unit and the flow of patients especially between ED, Paediatric unit, PICU and discharge to home or to a local or regional hospital. The position will participate in management of general paediatric inpatient services and will participate with ward service and on call duties for acute paediatrics.
The position will conduct clinics in general paediatrics and community paediatrics and to provide outreach and community services as required. The position will participate in the child protection roster including when on call and when providing acute ward service.,
Subspecialty interest and/or qualification is supported and encouraged along with work in general paediatrics.
Role requirements
Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and / or eligible for registration as a paediatric specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with General Paediatrics.
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, salary sacrificing options and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Andrew White on 07 4433 1457.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV619141
Applications close on Thursday, 6 March 2025.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
Documents
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