Audiology - Director, Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a highly skilled Audiologist - Director to lead the future of Audiology.

We're seeking a skilled professional to provide expert clinical advice and strategic leadership across our health service.

This role will guide safe, efficient service delivery aligned with local, state and national priorities—advising executive leaders and key stakeholders. Make a lasting impact through innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

About the opportunity

The Audiology Director provides high level strategic and professional leadership and governance to the Audiology workforce across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (Townsville HHS), including operational and professional management.

The position is required to apply expert clinical knowledge and skills, and high-level leadership and management skills to provide authoritative counsel of Audiology services across Townsville HHS to the Executive Director Allied Health, other discipline directors and other relevant stakeholders (including state-wide groups) relating to the safe and efficient delivery of Audiology services in line with Townsville HHS, state and national priorities.

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 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.f. (HP6)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing ( ) options may be available

Requirements:

• Possession of a tertiary degree in Audiology from a recognised tertiary institution and full membership with Audiology Australia.
• The position may be required to work across any of the sites / facilities within the Townsville Hospital and  Health service based on current service needs and priorities. Possession of a C motor vehicle licence is required.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check:  As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Joanne Stitt on

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Applications close:  Thursday, 23 October 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.