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Medical Director Women's Newborn & Community
Women's Newborn and Community, Women's & Children's Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Medical Director to join the Women's Newborn and Community Team within the Women's and Children's Service Group at the TUH on a Temporary Part-time basis for a fixed period of up to 3 (three) years. This role has the privilege of leading teams of medical staff and services dedicated to improving the care for women, newborns and adult community specialties in northern Queensland and THHS respectively. |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV651376 |
| Closing date | 02-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | TPT 26/01/26 - 28/01/29, 32 hrs pf |
| Contact person | Vicki Carson |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1421 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Women's Newborn and Community Team / Women's and Children's 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: $100.78 $127.77 p.h (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
We are looking for a Medical Director, Women, Newborn and Community (WN&C) to lead clinicians in tertiary Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM), Gynaecology and sub-specialties, Neonatology, including the North Queensland Newborn Retrieval Service (ANTS NQ), and community services including Townsville Sexual Health and Breast Screen Queensland.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Relevant qualification in medical specialty with current AHPRA registration.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- Highly regarded: Demonstrated strong clinical leadership in managing medical specialists and training positions in a tertiary teaching hospital.
- It is also a requirement of the position to participate in on call rostering for THHS medical services.
- Travel will be required in this position both within the THHS and throughout Queensland which may include travel by small aircraft.
- 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.
- Driver's Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Vicki Carson on (07) 4433 1421.
Applications close: Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651376
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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L18-L27 Medical Director - Women, Newborn and Community 32107297 (Word, 564KB)
Role Description
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
