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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV693135
Closing date 22-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full-time
Contact person Dr Paul Chapman
Contact details (07) 4433 5232
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About the work unit / facility

Renal Unit / Medical Services Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your opportunity

This full-time nephrology position is based in Townsville and is responsible for providing comprehensive renal services, including dialysis, outpatient care, inpatient consultations, and telehealth support. The role involves close liaison within the renal team to ensure coordinated and high-quality care across all service areas.

About your recent 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 (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.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and .

- Salary range: $222,059 to $281,545 p.a. (L18-L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus

options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

- Specialist Registration: You will hold specialist registration (or be eligible to hold) with AHPRA. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
- Travel: This position may require the incumbent to work at Mount Isa, depending on registration and the incumbent may be required to work at other facilities within the THHS.
- Highly regarded: An intrinsic ability to both directly supervise and mentor junior medical staff.
- Highly regarded: A track record of Undergraduate and Post graduate teaching and ward supervision skills.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.

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 Paul Chapman on (07) 4433 5232.

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Applications close: Thursday, 22 October 2026





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