Paediatric Surgical Registrar

3 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville Hospital and Health Service Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the work unit / facility

Paediatric Services provides inpatient, ambulatory and community services, with a primary health care focus.  Inpatient services consist of the paediatric ward, which is a 30 bed unit catering for children from birth to 16 years of age. The paediatric ward provides both regional and tertiary paediatric services for the Townsville Health Service. Services provided range from general paediatric to a broad range of medical, surgical, and specialist services (excluding cardiac surgery).

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare setting with advanced medical practices, research, and specialist expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral centre, we support professional growth through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovation.

Career development is backed by structured pathways, secondments, and training—whether in clinical specialisation, Digital Health, or leadership. Staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).

Our inclusive, community-focused culture blends metro-level opportunities with regional lifestyle perks: short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network. Located in scenic North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers vibrant communities, affordable living, and outdoor adventures.

We prioritise staff wellbeing with flexible work, job security, and a family-friendly environment—delivering modern healthcare with regional advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $ to $ p.a. (L4-L9)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus great Salary Packaging options and additional benefits

About your opportunity

The Paediatric Surgery registrar will be working as part of a small team in paediatric surgery at Townsville University Hospital. We have a long-established paediatric surgery unit in regional Queensland, we provide cover to the whole of North Queensland accepting patients from the Torres Strait down to South of Mackay. We offer the opportunity to gain experience in the full range of paediatric surgical specialities, including neonatal paediatric surgery, paediatric burns and the management of critically ill paediatric surgical patients.

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: Harry Stalewski on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Monday, 10 November 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.



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