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.

Townsville University Hospital is seeking applications for a Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist - Urology, on a permanent full-time basis.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Staff Specialist - Urology

Vacancy: Permanent full-time, 80 hours per fortnight

Location: Townsville University Hospital

• The Staff Specialist will provide comprehensive surgical services across a wide range of pathologies and patient age within the Department of Urology.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $536,916 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $210,332 to $266,667 p.a. (L18-L27)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• 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

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, 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.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. 
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

For a confidential discussion please contact:
Marius Goosen on (07) 4433 7665.

Applications close: Thursday, 27 March 2025

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 from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (Word, 57KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  L18-27 Staff Specialist (Urology) 30487831 (Word, 505KB)
  Role Description