Medical Director

2 days ago


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

About the opportunity

The Townsville Cancer Centre (TCC) Medical Director is responsible for leading and managing a team of medical staff within the TCC towards the achievement of the Townsville Hospital and Health Services vision of increasing the health and wellbeing of people in the Townsville community through the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable care.

The TCC Medical Director will be a practicing clinician and will retain responsibility for managing a clinical case load, the size of which will be negotiated with the Service Group Director and Chief Medical Officer upon commencement.  They will hold specific responsibilities for medical workforce planning, management and development, education, training and research and clinical experience and leadership development.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $ $ p.h. (L18-L27)
  • 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
  • Professional Development allowance and leave
  • Motor Vehicle and Locality allowance
  • General Attraction and Retention (25-50% of base wage)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

  • Current registration with/or eligible for current registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and holding qualifications in your Specialist field.
  • A qualification encompassing advanced management skills is highly desirable.
  • Travel will be required in this position both within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and throughout Queensland which may include travel by small aircraft
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
  • All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee.  All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
  • It is also a requirement of the position to participate in the on call rostering where necessary.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Kelvin Robertson on

Apply ONLINE: 

Applications close:  Monday, 27 October 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section.


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