Date published: Nov 27, 2025, 11:04 AM
Location
Townsville University Hospital, QLD
Description
Lead the Cardiology Department at Townsville University Hospital on a fixed‑term, 3‑year contract (minimum 40 hours per fortnight, negotiable up to full‑time). A permanent substantive Staff Specialist position may also be negotiable.
About the Role
This senior leadership role combines clinical excellence, research, and teaching. You’ll manage complex patient care, mentor junior doctors, and drive service development across North Queensland’s tertiary cardiac referral unit
What’s on offer?
- Remuneration package up to AUD $536,916 p.a.
- Salary AUD $204,206 - $266,677 p.a. (f/t) or AUD $100.78 - $127.77 p.h. (p/t)
- Generous leave, superannuation, professional development allowance
- Attraction & retention incentives, regional allowance, motor vehicle allowance
- Plus: Clinical Managers allowance, relocation assistance, salary packaging options
Requirements
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or equivalent)
- Electrophysiology/pacing training consistent with CSANZ guidelines and/or advanced clinical experience
- Expertise in echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, and 3D)
- Participation in the on-call roster and outreach services (including travel by light aircraft)
About Townsville
A vibrant coastal city in tropical North Queensland, Townsville offers a laid‑back lifestyle, affordable living, and world‑class natural attractions. With the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and Castle Hill at your doorstep, it’s a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and a welcoming community to call home.
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Enquiries: Marius Goosen on +61 7 4433 3496 / Marius.Goosen@health.qld.go.au.
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