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Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner with Special Interest in Dermatology)
Dermatology Services, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
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This position provides a unique opportunity for a GP with an interest in Dermatology to join the dermatology team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service and help provide specialist services to our community. |
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
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| Position type | Non Standard Hours |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV679266 |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Casual |
| Contact person | Dr Crystal Williams |
| Contact details | 0412 203 751 Access the National Relay Service |
The role
This position provides a unique opportunity for a GP with an interest in Dermatology to join the dermatology team at Townsville Hospital and Health Service and help provide specialist services to our community.
For the successful candidate, you will primarily work in an outpatient setting, caring for patients with skin disease of varying levels of complexity, as well as playing a key role in those requiring skin cancer surveillance.
The dermatology team will draw on the skills that you've previously learned in General Practice, and support you to substantially build on these, to become a community leader in our specialty. You can expect to develop additional skills through a mix of clinical exposure, interaction and teaching from a supervising dermatologist and self-directed learning. You will also be welcome at all departmental and educational meetings within the service.
You will help our service to better connect with the wider community of General Practitioners and help build better integrated models of care. Finally, you will contribute to some of the many research projects underway in our department.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements including:
- Salary range: $110.54 - $161.87 p.h. (casual rate) (L13-L27)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
- Qualified as a medical practitioner and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACCRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
- Qualified with Advanced Specialist Skills.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstration the following:
- Demonstrable interest in dermatology and commitment to further learning.
- Able to autonomously perform routine skin checks.
- Willingness to address a combination of skin cancer problems, as well as other areas of dermatology.
- Ability to add bring new skills to our team, particularly in subspecialty interests in Dermatology.
- Willingness to contribute to clinical trials being conducted within the department.
- High level of professional integrity.
- Excellent communication skills
- Capacity to help create a bridge between our service and General Practice.
About your employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research opportunities and complex casework. Staff benefit from strong partnerships with James Cook University, supporting ongoing education, research and professional development.
We provide clear pathways for career progression, including leadership development, secondments and specialist training opportunities. Our workplace culture is collaborative, inclusive and community‑focused, offering the scope of a major referral centre with the lifestyle advantages of a regional location.
Located in beautiful North Queensland, the Townsville region offers vibrant communities, affordable living, outdoor adventure and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. We prioritise work–life balance through flexible work options, job stability and a family‑friendly environment.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Dr Crystal Williams on 0412 203 751
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679266
Applications close: Tuesday, 14 April 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
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Documents
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