Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist - Nuclear Medicine / PET

The role 

Provide specialist Nuclear Medicine/PET services across a broad range of imaging modalities within a tertiary level Medical Imaging Service.

The service 

The Nuclear Medicine and PET service is integrated with the Medical Imaging Service and provides specialist diagnostic services to hospital departments including Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Cardiology. A close operational and clinical relationship exists with the radiology service which is supported by a comprehensive range of facilities including MRI, CT; US and DSA (Interventional) etc. 

Nuclear Medicine is equipped with two SPECT-CT and a PET-CT. The service offers a full range of nuclear medicine procedures including cell labelling facility, therapeutic isotope administration and paediatric cases.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements including:

• Salary range: $8303.90 - $10528.40 p.f.  (L18-L27)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Allowances: Locality, Atraction and Retention, Motor Vehicle, Regional and Rural, Professional Development + leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Medical degree registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Eligibility for fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR).
  or
  the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP).
• Evidence of participation in a continuing professional development (CPD) education programme.
• Qualified as a medical practitioner with specialist qualifications and registration, or eligible for registration, as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in the appropriate discipline.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstration the following:

• Demonstrate experience in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET CT.
• Demonstrate a high-level commitment to ethical practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage matters of patient safety and quality of care.
• Commitment to research and expertise in theranostics.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills.
• Dual qualification in another medical specialty or radiology is considered favourable.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research opportunities and complex casework. Staff benefit from strong partnerships with James Cook University, supporting ongoing education, research and professional development.

We provide clear pathways for career progression, including leadership development, secondments and specialist training opportunities. Our workplace culture is collaborative, inclusive and community‑focused, offering the scope of a major referral centre with the lifestyle advantages of a regional location.

Located in beautiful North Queensland, the Townsville region offers vibrant communities, affordable living, outdoor adventure and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. We prioritise work–life balance through flexible work options, job stability and a family‑friendly environment.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Dr Usman Manzoor on (07) 4433 1521

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV678818

Applications close:  Monday, 18 May 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.