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Staff Specialist - Paediatrics
Paediatrics Department - Townsville University Hospital
Summary
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Staff Specialist - Paediatric Endocrinology to join the team within Paediatrics Department at the Townsville University Hospital on a permanent part-time basis, working 64 hours per fortnight. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV688520 |
| Closing date | 31-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | PPT, 64 hrs p.f. |
| Contact person | Andrew White |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1457 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
Work in the tertiary children's hospital for North Queensland. Townsville University Hospital (TUH) is the only Queensland tertiary children's service outside of southeast Queensland and provides services to the entire northern Queensland region. TUH is located adjacent to James Cook University (JCU) College of Medicine and academic links are supported.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Generous remuneration package value up to $225,236 p.a.
- Salary range: $106.39 to $134.90 p.h. (L18 - L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
- Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
- Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
- Work as a paediatric endocrinologist joining the existing sub-specialist to provide a tertiary service to northern Queensland.
- The position will conduct clinics in both general endocrine and diabetes, outreach and phone advice to other northern HHS as well as the internal critical care units.
- The position is required to teach and supervise junior doctors and to supervise RACP paediatric trainees. A new registrar position for paediatric endocrinology will commence in 2026 with plans to have the position accredited for non-core endocrine training in the future.
- Dual training in general paediatrics would be beneficial but not necessary for the position. There is an opportunity to be part of the acute paediatric on call roster if duel trained. Afterhours paediatric endocrinology is covered by general paediatrics internally with escalation to QCH if required.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
- Enter other requirements, e.g., Drivers Licence or desirable quals etc.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Andrew White on (07) 4433 1457.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV688520
Applications close: Monday, 31 August 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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