Trauma Fellow - Trauma Connect Project

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:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $6524.30 to $7189.50 p.a. (L10-L13)
• Salary range: $5130.40 to $5931.50 p.a. (L4-L9)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development assistance (allowance, PD leave, and exam leave)
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

This role may be suitable for the right candidate wishing to pursue a concurrent position in their relevant specialty and there is potential for negotiation with a minimum of 0.50FTE required for the Trauma Fellow position.

Townsville University Hospital is the Major Trauma Service for the North QLD catchment and provides tertiary Neurosurgical, Cardiothoracic, Hepatobiliary and Paediatric services for the region. 

The Trauma Fellow will work closely with senior clinical staff including the Trauma Clinical Lead to deliver longitudinal care to trauma patients within the region.  The role will be a joint clinical and research position, providing co-ordinated clinical care, dedicated research capacity, contributing to quality improvement, trauma education programs, and health policy focusing on regional trauma.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Mantan Ben David on (07) 4433 3823.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV678580

Applications close: Thursday, 14 May 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.