The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Townsville University Hospital is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment providing high-acuity care across cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, and general intensive care specialties. As Northern Australia's largest tertiary hospital, we serve a vast region and offer opportunities for impactful clinical practice and innovation.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km. We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer: Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-acuity care in a tertiary ICU with subspecialties in cardiothoracic and neurosurgical intensive care.
Career Growth: Access generous professional development support and leadership opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven, multidisciplinary team committed to teaching and research.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible part-time arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of living in Townsville.
Competitive salary and benefits
Hourly rate: $100.78-$127.77 (L18-L27)
Pro rata benefits based on full-time equivalent: Attraction and retention incentive allowance: 50% of base salary
Regional and rural attraction allowance: 5% of base salary
Motor vehicle allowance: $21,000-$25,500 p.a.
Professional development allowance: $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
About your opportunity
Provide optimal patient care as an Intensivist, lead service development, and contribute to teaching and research.
This is a fixed term temporary part-time position (32 hours per fortnight) for up to 3 years.
Requirements
Medical practitioner with qualifications in Intensive Care Medicine
Current registration or eligibility for registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia
Credentialed Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) with THHS
Compliance with Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) requirements
Application details
Reference: TV653945
Closing Date: Monday, 25 August 2025
Contact: Roxy Clohesy (ESO to Dr Siva Senthuran) - (07) 4433 7997
Submit your application via http://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV653945, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.