Registrar / PHO (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Summary
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Principal House Officer / Registrar to join the team at the Townsville University Hospital on a fixed term temporary full-time basis. |
About this role
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: $5258.70 to $6079.80 p.f. (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:
The position will entail responsibility for 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. The role is primarily a supporting role for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, with the main focus on providing outpatient early pregnancy, antenatal and women's health care as well as inpatient antenatal, postnatal care and support of termination of pregnancy services.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
- If appointee is not accepted into a recognised vocational college training program – employment will be as a Principal House Officer and remuneration will be at PHO Level (L4-L7).
- 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!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Bryony van Santen on (07) 4433 1474.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV687839
Applications close: Monday, 27 July 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Flexible full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Medical |
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Classification L4-L9 |
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Workplace Location Townsville region |
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Job ad reference QLD/TV687839 |
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Closing date 27-Jul-2026 |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
TFT, 03/08/2026 - 31/01/2027 |
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Contact person
Dr Bryony van Santen |
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Contact details
(07) 4433 1474
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Attachments
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB) Information Package for Applicants CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (Word, 57KB) Information Package for Applicants L4-L9 Registrar PHO (ObsandGynae) 30462979 (Word, 540KB) Role Description |
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