Registrar - Paediatric Surgery

About the work unit / facility

Paediatric Services provides inpatient, ambulatory and community services, with a primary health care focus.  Inpatient services consist of the paediatric ward, which is a 30 bed unit catering for children from birth to 16 years of age. The paediatric ward provides both regional and tertiary paediatric services for the Townsville Health Service. Services provided range from general paediatric to a broad range of medical, surgical, and specialist services (excluding cardiac surgery).

The paediatric service also provides outpatient, extended acute care and community based paediatric services to support the continuum of care. There is a multidisciplinary team focus based on principles of family centred care.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.

We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.

Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.

We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $5130.40 to $5931.50 p.f. (L4-L9)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Plus applicable allowances and benefits

About your opportunity

The Paediatric Surgery Registrar will be working as part of a small team in paediatric surgery at Townsville University Hospital. We have a long-established paediatric surgery unit in regional Queensland, we provide cover to the whole of North Queensland accepting patients from the Torres Strait down to South of Mackay. We offer the opportunity to gain experience in the full range of paediatric surgical specialities, including neonatal paediatric surgery, paediatric burns and the management of critically ill paediatric surgical patients.

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 Harry Stalewski on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV673973

Applications close: 18/02/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.