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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist - Clinical Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging
Surgical Service Group, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV650363 |
| Closing date | 02-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Marius Goosen |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3496 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Cardiac Services at Townsville HHS delivers high quality, comprehensive care within a modern, well-equipped facility.
- Cardiac Catheterisation Suite features two labs (including biplane), performing ~1500 angiograms and ~400 PCIs annually, plus advanced electrophysiology services.
- Cardiac Investigations Unit conducts ~2500 echo studies yearly, including 3D, transoesophageal, and stress echocardiography, alongside Holter monitoring, stress testing, and ambulatory BP.
- Cardiothoracic Surgery performs ~500 cases annually.
- Includes a dedicated cardiac ward, ICU, CCU, Chest Pain Unit, and Heart Failure Service.
- Regional outreach clinics extend to Mt Isa, Ingham, Charters Towers, Ayr, Palm Island, and the North West HHS.
About your new employer
Our health service offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Staff benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- 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
- 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 of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
About your opportunity
- Provide expert Clinical Cardiology services, including advanced Echocardiography techniques (Transoesophageal, 3D, Dobutamine Stress), Cardiac CT, and Cardiac MRI.
- Contribute to medical research and engage in teaching to support and inspire the next generation of health professionals.
- Lead and manage the delivery of medical services across hospital, community, and outreach settings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualifications (or equivalent).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Cardiac, CT/Cardiac, MRI).
- Registration as a Specialist Cardiologist with Medical Board of Australia.
- Advanced clinical experience in Cardiology, expertise in echocardiography including transthoracic echo, Transesophageal echo, Stress echocardiography and 3D Echocardiography.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Dr Marius Goosen on (07) 4433 3496.
Applications close: 02/09/2025
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650363
Recruitment Agency referrals 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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Medical Practitioner CV Template (Word, 57KB)
Application Kit
L18-L27 Staff Specialist (Clinical Cardiology & Cardiac Imaging) 30487812 (Word, 526KB)
Role Description
