Staff Specialist Nephrology, Queensland Health

NQ Kidney Transplant Unit / Medical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

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.

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).

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.

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.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and .

• Salary range: $210,332 to $266,677 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
  

In this role you will lead and manage the provision of medical services in accordance with the standard of the speciality, the ethics of the profession and in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures, in a hospital, community and outreach setting.

Lead and manage the provision of medical services in accordance with the standard of the speciality, the ethics of the profession and in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures, in a hospital, community and outreach setting.

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
  
• Specialist Registration: You will hold specialist registration (or be eligible to hold) with AHPRA. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and registrable as a specialist in Nephrology with the Medical Board of Australia.
  
• This position includes both dayshift and after-hours on-call for hospital duties. This position may be required to undertake shifts in an extended span of ordinary hours to meet clinical need.
  
• Highly desirable: Demonstrated experience in, or aptitude for, the organisation and management of Nephrology unit or other appropriate management experience.
  
• Highly desirable: Advanced skills and experience in the medical management of patients with kidney disease and working within the multi-disciplinary team.
  
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
  

Applications

Contact: Jordan Davey on

Applications close: Thursday, 02 October 2025

Please download the Role Description.

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.