Job Description
Advanced Trainee Renal Registrar/PHO (Nth Queensland Kidney Transplant Service)
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD
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North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service / Renal Department / Medical Services Group / Townsville University Hospital
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About your opportunity
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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.
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About your new employer
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Clinical Excellence
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare workplace, 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 cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
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Career Growth and Development
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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).
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Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
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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.
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Competitive salary and benefits:
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We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
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Salary range: $137,196 to $158,618 p.a. (L4-L9)
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4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
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*****% employer contribution to superannuation
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Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
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Requirements:
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Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
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Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Successful completion of at least two years post-registration training.
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This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
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Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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