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 robust institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU). 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.

- Salary range: $106.39 to $134.90 p.h. (L18 - L27)
- 5 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:

As a paediatric surgeon at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), there is an exciting range of surgical challenges including emergent and planned neonatal surgery, general paediatric surgery, thoracic, burns, trauma, and the ongoing management of critically ill paediatric surgical patients. Outreach to our neighbouring hospitals across North Queensland, Mackay, Cairns, north to the Torres Strait Islands and West to Mt Isa is provided both physically and virtually. The work is interesting with a diverse range of pathology and clinical conditions in a population with high representation of First Nations people.

Requirements:

Fellowship or comparability of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and / or eligible for registration as a paediatric surgeon with the Medical Board of Australia. Fellows in paediatric surgery, and trainees toward the completion of this sub-specialty, are encouraged to submit an application. All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by the Townsville HHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. Possession of class C drivers' licence. Travel may be required for this position. 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.

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

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📌 Staff Specialist - Paediatric Surgeon (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville