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Advanced Trainee Registrar (Sexual Health)
Sexual Health, Women's and Children's Service Group, North Ward Campus, Townsville
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an Advanced Trainee Registrar to join the Sexual Health team within the Womens's and Children's Service Group at the North Ward Campus, Townsville on a Temporary Full time basis from 30/06/2025 to 01/02/2026. The Advanced Trainee/ Registrar provides clinical care for people presenting with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, viral hepatitis. |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L10-L13, L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV642829 |
| Closing date | 10-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT (30/06/2025 - 01/02/2026) |
| Contact person | Kerry Irwin |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9600 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Sexual Health / Women's and Children's Service Group / North Ward Campus / Townsville
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $4966.90 to $6980.10 p.f. (L4-L9, L10-L13)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The Advanced Trainee/ Registrar provides clinical care for people presenting with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, viral hepatitis, transgender and reproductive health issues (including the provision of medical terminations of pregnancy), as well as other sexual health related conditions. The Advanced Trainee /Registrar is also involved with education and teaching, and supervision of junior staff. Someone who is a trainee in the Australian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine, or who plans to become a trainee would be welcomed to the role.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the appropriate registration authority (AHPRA), including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.
- Highly regarded: The ability to deliver culturally appropriate sexual health clinical care (incorporating sexually transmissible infections, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and fertility control) in a specialist environment working within a collaborative practice model of care.
- Experience in other infectious diseases, sexual counselling, health education, epidemiology, and computer literacy are desirable.
- Highly regarded: The ability to provide leadership, and to assist in training staff and students.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Kerry Irwin on (07) 4433 9600.
Applications close: Thursday, 10 July 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV642829
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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L10-L13 Advanced Trainee Registrar Sexual Health 32113340 (Word, 365KB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (Word, 57KB)
Application Kit
