Principal House Officer (Urology)

About this role

About the work unit / facility

The Urology Surgical Service Group at Townsville University Hospital provides comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings. As Northern Australia's largest tertiary hospital, TUH offers advanced urological services and training opportunities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care across diverse communities and complex clinical presentations.
• Career Growth: Access to structured training, supervision, and development in a major teaching hospital.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy tropical North Queensland living with flexible rostering and generous leave.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $5470.90 – $5758.70 per fortnight (L7 – L9) $4966.90 – $5470.70 per fortnight (L4 – L7) (L4 – L9).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

This role offers exposure to ward-based care, outpatient clinics, and surgical procedures within the Urology department. You'll contribute to high-quality patient care, supervise junior staff, participate in education and audits, and support consultation services across Townsville HHS and remote centres. Ideal for those pursuing a career in Urology.

Requirements

• Proof of qualification and registration with the appropriate authority.
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to supervise and teach junior medical staff and students.
• Participation in on-call and shift rosters as required.
• Compliance with VPD requirements including Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Marius Goosen on (07) 4433 7665.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV668688