About the work unit / facility

North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service / Renal Department / Medical Services Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your chance

The successful applicant will undertake a four-month rotation within the North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service as part of this six-month appointment. This rotation will provide experience in kidney transplantation, including the assessment and management of patients across the pre- and post-transplant pathway.

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, career development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A 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 career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $137,196 to $158,618 p.a. (L4-L9)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- If appointee is not accepted into a recognised vocational college training program – employment will only be as a Principal House Officer and remuneration will be at the L4–L7 (PHO) level per fortnight. Upon entry into the Basic Physician Training Program via Qld Pathways, remuneration will be adjusted accordingly.
- Overseas applicants must have completed AMC Part 1 (Written) and AMC Part 2 (Clinical) and be eligible for General Registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Degree Qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution and hold Current Registration as a medical practitioner or eligible for Current Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Successful completion of at least two years post-registration training.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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:

Michelle Harfield on (07) •••• •076.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV691817

Applications close: Sunday, 04 October 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Advanced Trainee Renal Registrar/PHO (Nth Queensland Kidney Transplant Service) (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Townsville