Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist Neurosurgery

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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 strong 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.

Market-competitive salary and benefits:

- Salary range: $106.39 to $134.90 p.h. (L18 - L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading




- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

All FRACS accredited neurosurgeons who may wish to avail themselves of this opportunity should apply. We would like to attract neurosurgeons to North Queensland and this presents an ideal opportunity to experience the professional and personal lifestyle in this beautiful part of Australia.

This is a staff specialist position where the majority of commitment is to the public hospital, however additional private practice opportunities may be available.

Surgical Service Group

This is a fixed term temporary part-time position, working 40 hours per fortnight, for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 2 years.

Requirements:

- Qualified as a medical practitioner with specialist qualifications and registration, or eligible for registration, as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in the appropriate discipline.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivilant distinction.
- Candidates who will be obtaining fellowship in the near future are encouraged to apply. Appointment will be at a lower classification level until minimum requirements for the Staff Specialist classification are obtained.
- All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee.
- 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.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Eric Guazzo on 7***.

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📌 Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist Neurosurgery (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Townsville