At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sexual health services and provide expert clinical care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community-focused workplace with excellent career growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sexual health while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in beautiful North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Must have medical qualifications, current registration, and experience in quality improvement processes.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service - Townsville QLD Sexual Health Services / Women and Children's Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
About your opportunity
Sexual Health Services is a resource and referral centre for surrounding health districts and other health care providers. Sexual Health Services Townsville also provides support, resources and program direction for Mackay, Palm Island & Mount Isa Sexual Health Services.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $192,257 to $281,545 p.a. (L13-L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
- Flexible working arrangements might be available in this role
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and current registration with the Medical Board of Queensland.
- Enrolment as a Registrar with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
- Applicant must be able to provide s100 medications.
- Knowledge of quality improvement processes and activities and ability to apply validated research to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of contemporary Human Resource Management issues at both the broad and specific level, with particular reference to workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-discrimination.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Arun Menon on (07) 4433 9***.
Senior Medical Officer (Sexual Health) employer: Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive workplace culture that prioritises collaboration and inclusion while providing ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. Located in the stunning North Queensland region, employees enjoy a unique blend of lifestyle benefits, including flexible work arrangements, affordable living, and access to both rural and urban facilities, all while contributing to impactful healthcare initiatives.
Contact Details:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
