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Anaesthetic Department / 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. 

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. 

About the positions

6 x positions: Anaesthesia / Ultrasound / Clinical Education

Clinical Education

The Provisional Fellow clinical role provides the opportunity to broaden their experience delivering high quality anaesthetic care in a tertiary surgical referral centre for both adult and paediatric patients, from both urban and rural populations. The provisional fellow has the opportunity to learn (or re-enforce) novel skillsets (including regional anaesthesia, clinical ultrasound skills and advanced airway techniques) and their clinical focus is able to be tailored to suit their needs.

Ultrasound

The aim of this position is to develop specialised knowledge and skills in ultrasound use particularly as it relates to anaesthesia. This position involves a general clinical component and a component designed to develop knowledge and skills in ultrasound. The specific composition of the ultrasound component can be negotiated to suit the individual's requirements. This is expected to include developing knowledge and skills in transthoracic echo, regional anaesthesia, vascular access and other perioperative uses of ultrasound.

Anaesthesia

The Provisional Fellow has an opportunity to re-enforce or learn novel skillsets. Opportunity exists to tailor the year to suit individual needs, including but not limited to further exposure to Advanced Airway Management, Trauma Anaesthesia, Cardiac Anaesthesia or Obstetric Anaesthesia. The Fellow will transition to supervisory roles and gain first on-call experience in a supportive environment. Supervision and teaching of junior staff, including anaesthetic and other speciality trainees, resident staff and medical students is part of their daily responsibilities.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $5130.40 to $5931.50 p.f. (L4-L9)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development assistance - allowance, Vocational Training Subsidy (if applicable), PD leave, and exam leave.

Requirements:

• Medical Degree + Registration with AHPRA.
• Accepted into the recognised vocational college training program relevant to anaesthetics and successful completion of the Part 2 FANZCA exam.
• Ultrasound also requires enrolment in a suitable ultrasound course.

Please refer to the Role Descriptions for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Dr Grant Turner on (07) 4433 1138.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV681682

Applications close: Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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.

• L4-L9 Provisional Fellow (Anaesthesia) 30463354 (2) (Word)
  
  L4-L9 Provisional Fellow Anaesthetics (Clinical Education) 30463354 (Word)
  
  L4-L9 Provisional Fellow Anaesthetics - Ultrasound 30463354 (Word)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (0.Doc)