Explore your opportunities today and dive into a career with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification: HP5
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV
Closing date: 10-Aug-2026
Salary Other: $73.12-$76.30 p.h.
Job duration: ASAP until 21/04/2030
Contact person: Michellina Davies
Contact details:
About the work unit / facility:
Periopertaive and Outpatient Services, within the Surgical Service Group at Townsville University Hospital, provides specialist ophthalmology services for patients with complex ophthalmology conditions across a collaborative multidisciplinary service.
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.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles,
employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.
Market-competitive salary and benefits
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $73.12 to $76.30 p.h. (HP5)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available.
About your opportunity
Join a specialist ophthalmology service where you'll deliver advanced care for patients with complex ophthalmology conditions and contribute to clincial excellence, research, education and service improvement.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Optometry or equivalent and proof of registration (Optometry Board of Australia)
- Current Class C driver's licence.
- 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.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michellina Davies on .
Applications close: Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Please download the Role Description from the Documents section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
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