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Physician Assistant - Emergency Department


Medical Service Group, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification PO4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV675626
Closing date 11-Mar-2026
Job duration Permanent Part-time, 19 hours per fortnight
Contact person Natalie Ly
Contact details (07) 4433 2914
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About the work unit / facility

Townsville University Hospital (TUH) runs one of Australia's largest and busiest emergency departments, consistently ranked among the top-performing departments among major tertiary hospitals in Australia. The TUH Emergency Department provides Critical Care Services to the Townsville community and others across North Queensland.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.

Career Growth and Development

We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.

We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $62.61 - $67.53 p.h. (PO4)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
  • Plus great Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

Emergency Department Physician Assistants (EDPA) perform a clinical role within the Townsville University Hospital Emergency Department (TUH ED). EDPA's provide clinical services of a complex and critical nature, working collaboratively, and independently as negotiated with their supervising Consultant or Delegate. Operating within the clinical governance framework of QHEALTH, EDPA's practice includes the assessment, diagnosis and management of both acute and fast track patients, with triage categories 2 to 5 (inclusive) in the TUH ED.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher qualification from an Australian University PA program, or, from an international accredited Physician Assistant training program.
  • Participation in rosters that require shift work for the provision of out of hours care at night, and on weekends.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Natalie Ly on (07) 4433 2914.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675626

Applications close: 11/03/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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