About the work unit / facility: North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service Based at Townsville University Hospital, this multidisciplinary service provides specialist care for patients experiencing persistent pain. The unit is part of the Surgical Service Group and offers opportunities for clinical development and teaching. 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). Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities. 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. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages. Competitive salary and benefits: 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 high quality clinical care to patients of the North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service within The Townsville Hospital and Health Service, supervision of junior medical staff including inpatient care and will include some responsibility for providing teaching to junior medical staff, medical students and allied health staff. Requirements: Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable) Accepted into recognised vocational college training program relevant to the speciality. If appointee is not accepted into a recognized vocational college training program - employment will only be as a Principal House Officer and remuneration will be at PHO Level per fortnight (L4-L7). This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis. Probation period may apply. Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Interested? Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Hannah Bennett on (07) 4433 5303. Applications close: Monday, 22 September 2025 Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
