Townsville University Hospital is seeking Certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Consultants to join North Queensland's only Maternal Fetal Medicine Department. Our team provides expert clinical management for women with diverse and complex needs, offering a comprehensive range of screening, diagnostic, and support services across both public and private healthcare sectors.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Permanent Full-time or Part-time, hours negotiable (up to 80 hours per fortnight)

Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $536,916 p.a.

• Base salary range $210332 - $266677 p.a. (f/t) or $100.78 - $127.77 p.h. (p/t) (L18-L27)
• Rostered or approved overtime is additional to base salary
• Employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
• Annual leave (5 weeks) + 17.5% loading
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
• Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)
• Motor vehicle allowance - $21,000 or $25,500 p.a.
• Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
• Communications package
• Attractive salary sacrificing options
• Generous leave entitlements
• Assistance with relocation expenses may be available

About the role

• Participate in the general Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call roster as per the service requirements and actively provide support, training and supervision for the Maternal Fetal Medicine fellow role.
• Support and provide ultrasound training to the Royal Australian and New-Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) trainees within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Triage referrals to ensure women requiring MFM services receive high quality specialist care within a safe timeframe. Referrals are streamlined and redirected to alternative specialist clinical services as required.

Role requirements
Qualified as a medical practitioner, and specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the Medical Board of Australia and either qualifications as a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) subspecialist with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or currently in training to obtain MFM subspecialty (MFM training fellow with RANZCOG).

About the location
Nestled in tropical North Queensland, Townsville is a vibrant, coastal city that boasts a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern amenities. With beautiful beaches, the iconic Castle Hill, and access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, it's a paradise for outdoor lovers and a great place to call home!

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact David Watson on 07 4433 3624.  

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV638044

Applications close on Thursday, 3 July 2025.

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 for future reference.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (Word, 57KB)
  Application Kit
  
  L18-L27 Staff Specialist (Maternal Fetal Medicine) 32050512 (Word, 525KB)
  Role Description
  
  TV638044_MFM Flyer (PDF, 591KB)
  Information Package for Applicants