
Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist
2 days ago
Company:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
Location
Emergency Department, Townsville University Hospital, TOWNSVILLE QLD
The Opportunity
Step into one of Queensland's largest and busiest Emergency Departments, where your expertise will shape care for over 100,000 patients annually — including 20% paediatric presentations in our dedicated 12-bed paediatric area. With a 30% admission rate and 95% ambulance off-stretcher compliance, Townsville University Hospital (TUH) ED is a high-performing, high-impact environment.
As a TUH ED Staff Specialist, you'll work across adult and paediatric zones, the short stay unit, and contribute to aeromedical retrieval coordination for North Queensland. You'll also play a key role in the Frailty Intervention Team, delivering senior emergency outreach to geriatric patients in residential aged care facilities.
What You'll Do
- Deliver expert clinical care across a mixed adult and paediatric ED
- Provide consultation and advice to patients, families, and colleagues
- Participate in aeromedical coordination for the Northern Zone (credentialing required)
- Engage in outreach through the Frailty Intervention Team
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement, peer review, and audit
- Maintain CPD and work within your awarded Scope of Clinical Practice
- Ensure high-quality clinical documentation and mentor junior medical staff
- Maintain CPD and work within your awarded Scope of Clinical Practice
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement, peer review, and audit
- Engage in outreach through the Frailty Intervention Team
- Participate in aeromedical coordination for the Northern Zone (credentialing required)
- Provide consultation and advice to patients, families, and colleagues
What's on Offer?
We know exceptional clinicians deserve exceptional support. That's why we offer a generous and comprehensive remuneration package designed to reward your expertise and commitment:
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance – 50% of base salary
- Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance – 5% of base salary (Palm Island: 10%)
- Motor Vehicle Allowance – Between $21,000 and $25,500 per annum
- Professional Development Allowance – $21,500 per annum + 3.6 weeks of professional development leave
- Emergency Department Specialist Allowance of 25% base salary.
- On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
- Attractive salary sacrificing options
- Generous leave entitlements
- Attractive salary sacrificing options
- On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
- Emergency Department Specialist Allowance of 25% base salary.
- Professional Development Allowance – $21,500 per annum + 3.6 weeks of professional development leave
- Motor Vehicle Allowance – Between $21,000 and $25,500 per annum
- Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance – 5% of base salary (Palm Island: 10%)
Flexible Work Options:
- Permanent Part-Time: 40 hours per fortnight
- Temporary Part-Time: 27 Oct 2025 to 10 May 2026, 40 hours per fortnight
This is more than just a job — it's a chance to thrive in a high-performing emergency department while enjoying the lifestyle and rewards of regional Queensland.
Role Requirements
- Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent
- Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution
- Current registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA to practise emergency medicine
- Demonstrated clinical experience in both paediatric and adult Emergency Medicine
- Highly desirable: experience and qualifications in adult and paediatric emergency medicine, pre-hospital care, and aeromedical retrieval
- Demonstrated clinical experience in both paediatric and adult Emergency Medicine
- Current registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA to practise emergency medicine
- Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution
About the Location
Nestled in tropical North Queensland, Townsville combines natural beauty, rich history, and modern amenities. With beautiful beaches, the iconic Castle Hill, and access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, it's ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. As a hub for education, the military, and cultural events, Townsville offers a great laid-back coastal lifestyle and affordable living. Whether you're exploring its waterfront promenade or soaking up the tropical sunshine, Townsville offers something for everyone. Townsville is a great place to call home
This is your opportunity to join a dynamic consultant team in a tertiary referral ED that serves as the major emergency hub for North Queensland. Whether you're looking to broaden your paediatric exposure, contribute to retrieval medicine, or make a meaningful impact in aged care outreach — TUH ED offers unmatched diversity and challenge.
Interested?
Enquiries: Natalie Ly on 07 4433 2914 / TUH_ED_DeputyDirector@health.qld.gov.au.
Apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV654308
Closing date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
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