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Exciting opportunities available now with the

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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About the work unit / facility

Maternal Fetal Medicine / Women's and Children's Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your opportunity To lead Maternal Fetal medicine services at the Townsville University Hospital, strategically plan, and manage the continuum of care and high-quality services for patients requiring the services of the department. The Northern Queensland Maternal Fetal Medicine Department provides a comprehensive range of screening, diagnostic and therapeutic services to women and families in the public healthcare sector.

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).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage A robust 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.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- 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 Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements: Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration:

- Qualified as a medical practitioner, and as specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the Medical Board of Australia and either qualifications as a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) subspecialist with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or currently in training to obtain MFM subspecialty (MFM training fellow with RANZCOG).
- Appointment to this position requires Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
- Appointment to this position requires subspeciality qualification in MFM with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or a current approved training position with RANZCOG as MFM training fellow.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Travel: Travel by light aircraft may be required for both outreach and rarely to provide care in an emergency.

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 Greet Hoet on (07) 4433 1544 4433 1544).

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV695231

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Clinical Director Maternal Fetal Medicine (Townsville)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Townsville