Resident Medical Officer (Junior / Senior House Officer) Neurosurgery

About the work unit / facility

The Neurosurgery Department at Townsville University Hospital (TUH) provides regional neurosurgical services to a North Queensland population of 800,000. The team includes five consultant neurosurgeons, two advanced trainees, five PHOs, two Senior House Officers and rotating interns. Inpatients are managed in a dedicated neurosurgery ward, supported by five all‑day operating lists with case volumes increasing in recent years. The department operates with contemporary equipment, including neuro‑navigation, spinal O‑Arm technology and access to a hybrid theatre.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic clinical environment with access to advanced medical practice, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional growth through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and structured training pathways. Staff benefit from mentorship, secondment opportunities, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.

Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support, delivering metro‑level healthcare within a relaxed regional lifestyle. With short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close‑knit network, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities, supported by flexible work options, job security, and a family‑friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $3911.90 to $4200.30 p.f. (L2-L3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Regional and rural attraction allowance 
• Professional development assistance (allowance, PD leave, and exam leave)
• On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
• Plus great salary packaging options

About your opportunity

• Deliver medical care under the supervision and direction of Registrars and senior medical staff.
• Conduct patient interviews and examinations, identifying clinical problems as they arise.
• Arrange investigations, surgical treatment, medical treatment and discharge as directed by the Registrar and/or Consultant.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of Medical Internship.
• Degree qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, with current registration or eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia. 
• Participate in shift rosters (including on call shifts) .
• Up to three (3) months may be spent relieving in other hospitals in the region.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Eric Guazzo on 07 4433 2067.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV673380

Applications close: 11/01/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.