About your new employer Clinical Excellence Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care. Career Growth and Development We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU). Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle, short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network. Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting. We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment, combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits. Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Base salary range: $103.80 - $131.61 p.h. (L18-L27) Attraction and retention incentive allowance Regional and rural attraction allowance Motor vehicle allowance Professional development allowance 3.6 weeks p.a. leave 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Attractive salary packaging options Plus many additional benefits on offer About your opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join the progressive Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team at the Townsville University Hospital (TUH) Rehabilitation Department. TUH Rehabilitation delivers tertiary level rehabilitation across two sites on the Townsville campus. The 24 bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit has a focus on neurorehabilitation. The 43 bed Sub Acute Care Unit (SACU) is shared with the Geriatric Department and provides general rehabilitation. Inpatient rehabilitation is supported by the Day Rehabilitation Service and Community Based Rehabilitation Service. The Day Rehabilitation Service operates out of SACU which coordinates the multidisciplinary therapy and outpatient review of rehab patients. Community Based Rehabilitation is delivered in conjunction with a private community provider. Currently, specialist clinics include General Rehabilitation, Outreach, Hypertonicity, Interim and Definitive Prosthetics, Multidisciplinary Spinal, Orthopaedic Footwear and Telehealth. Requirements: Specialist Registration You will hold specialist registration (or be eligible to hold) with AHPRA. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitiation Medicine. Travel: this position may require the incumbent to work at other facilities within the THHS. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary! Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Paul Chapman on 07 4433 2604. Applications close: Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
