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.

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Townsville Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable applicants for future Resident Medical Officer employment opportunities.

If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 12 months, and you will be contacted further by the Medical Workforce Services at the time an opportunity arises.

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: Resident Medical Officer

Vacancy: Fixed term temporary full-time, up to three years, medical year

Location: Townsville University Hospital

Resident Medical Officers will:

• Provide high quality clinical care to patients of The Townsville University Hospital.
• Provide supervision / mentoring of junior medical staff including inpatient care and may include some responsibility for providing teaching, medical students and allied health staff.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $137,4858 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range: $3743.20 to $4031.00 p.f. (L2-L3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
• 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:

• Successful completion of Medical Internship.
• The position requires the incumbent to have obtained a degree qualification from a recognized tertiary institution and hold current registration or eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia. As a general expectation you would need to eligible to gain at minimum Level 2 Supervision.
• To participate in shift rosters (including on call shifts) is a requirement of the position. You will be required to have the transportation means to ensure you can attend work at rostered times and in accordance with your on-call responsibilities.
• Up to three (3) months may be spent relieving in other hospitals in the Region.
• Requires a level of Information Technology/Digital literacy, which includes a strong foundation of graphical user interface skills, and the ability to quickly achieve proficiency in concurrent access of multiple, complex electronic patient databases and recording systems. Data entry skills require a typing speed to a minimum of 50 words per minute of medical information.
• 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.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Kristen Burns on 07 4433 4733.

Applications close: Thursday, 24 July 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
  
  L2-L3 Resident Medical Officer (THHS) 30463471 (Word, 370KB)
  Role Description