About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville
is currently seeking
suitably qualified Career Medical Officers
who are passionate about providing high‐quality care and are available to work within our
Intensive Care Unit.
Positions are available on a
permanent part‐time, permanent full‐time, or casual
basis.
As part of our commitment to supporting new team members,
we offer assistance with accommodation
, and
relocation reimbursements are available
to help ease your transition to Townsville.
These opportunities will place you with our dynamic Intensivist-led multidisciplinary team, managing critically ill patients in a Level 6, ten bed tertiary ICU.
This role would suit anaesthetics/ICU or ED trained registrar's looking for a well-supported experience in a friendly, patient focused ICU in beautiful North Queensland.
The ICU operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the Career Medical Officers rostered on for day shifts of 11 hours long and night shifts of 14 hours long.
Salary range: $220,000 per annum
plus superannuation
and
access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
+
access to many staff benefits!
About you
Registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Possesses a current PLS qualification or is willing to obtain one.
A minimum of three years' post‐graduate clinical experience, including preferably six months in anaesthetics, as well as at least six months in ICU and/or Emergency Medicine.
Proficient in airway management, including bag–valve–mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation,



and laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion.
Demonstrated competency in the placement of arterial lines and central venous catheters.
To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:
An Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia
A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
Why join us?
Mater
is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals.
We're leaders in
healthcare
,
education
,
fundraising & philanthropy
and
research
— and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care.
At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Increase your take-home pay
with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career
with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support




through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services
with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts
across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
Stay active
with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food
with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger.
Make your move with Mater.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to
APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made.
Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our
Reconciliation webpage
.
Mater ensures all children have an workplace suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

📌 Career Medical Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Townsville