Senior Registrar Cardiology

About the Cardiac Centre: 

The Townsville University Hospital Cardiac Services Unit is the tertiary cardiac referral unit for North Queensland. The unit drains a population of approximately 650,000 people. The Cardiology Unit is part of the overall Surgical Service Group which includes Cardiothoracic surgery.

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).

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: $137,196 to $192,257 p.a. (L4-L13)
• 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 Fellowship provides training in Adult Interventional Cardiology, including Structural Heart Intervention. This will include training in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Inpatient care and Outpatient assessments. The training is primarily to ensure competency in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. It is expected that the appointee will undertake a research project.

Requirements:

• A medical degree registrable with the Medical Board of Australia, and at least 3 years post-graduate clinical experience in hospitals – mandatory.
• Completion of advanced training for the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent.
• Ability to undertake after hours, weekends and on call work.
• 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 Rohan Poulter on (07) 4433 1235.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690370

Applications close: Monday, 14 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.