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Clinical Director of Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV650589 |
| Closing date | 02-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | 3 yrs Clinical Dir / Perm neg - Staff Spec Maxfac |
| Contact person | Dr Marius Goosen |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3496 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Maxillofacial Surgery / Surgical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
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.
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).
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.
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: $8062.00 to $10221.70 p.f. (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
About your opportunity
The role of the Director of Maxillofacial Surgery is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients / clients of the THHS. This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future. Please note, a permanent substantive position as a Staff Specialist may be negotiable for the successful candidate.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
- MBBS or equivalent, registrable with AHPRA.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and FRACDS (OMS) - Registration with AHPRA and Dental Board of Australia as a Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon or working towards this qualification and able to be credentialled as a SMO.
- This requires proof of qualification and where applicable, registration or membership with the Medical Board of Australia and Dental Board of Australia.
- Participation in on-call.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Dr Marius Goosen on (07) 4433 3496.
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650589
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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CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (Word, 57KB)
Application Kit
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
L18-L27 Clinical Director Maxillofacial Surgery 32105772 (Word, 512KB)
Role Description
L18 - L27 Staff Specialist Maxillofacial Surgery 32026204 (Word, 496KB)
Role Description
