About your new employer:Clinical ExcellenceThe 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.Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional AdvantageA strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of growth opportunities and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle BenefitsNestled 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.Salary range: $8511.50 to $10,791.60 p.f.



(L18 -L27)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationAttraction 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. leavePlus Salary Sacrificing options may be availableAbout your opportunity:The role of the Staff Specialist is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients / clients of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.Lead and manage the provision of medical services in accordance with the standard of the speciality, the ethics of the profession and in accordance with the THHS and Queensland Health (QH) policies, in a hospital, community and outreach setting.This position may require the incumbent to work at other facilities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.Requirements:Possession of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualifications or equivalent.Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Respiratory and Sleep Studies) or equivalent.Skills in interventional bronchoscopy such as EBUS would be highly desirable.Possession of class C drivers' 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.Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Helen Whitford on (07) 4433 2604.Applications close: Monday, 7 September 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Staff Specialist - Respiratory (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City