Audiologist - Senior (Audiology Surgery)

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

17.5% superannuation loading

Professional Development Allowance and

Salary Sacrificing options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Queensland Health in Townsville is seeking an experienced audiologist to deliver high level clinical services and provide professional leadership within Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The role supports less experienced staff and engages with allied health teams and partners.

Applicants should have a tertiary degree in Audiology, eligibility for professional membership, and demonstrate paediatric expertise.

Qualifications

• Mandatory degree in Audiology.
• Eligibility for provisional or full membership with Audiology Australia or Australian College of Audiology.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in paediatric clinical audiology.
• Experience delivering paediatric audiology services of complex nature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level audiology clinical services and professional leadership.
• Provide support to less experienced personnel and allied health staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in education and training.

Skills

Audiology

Clinical leadership

Paediatric audiology

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary degree in Audiology

Job description

Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About the work unit / facility

Audiology Department / Allied Health Service Division / Townsville University Hospital

About your opportunity

Deliver high level audiology clinical services and professional leadership (may include clinical and/or research focus) within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health, providing support to less experienced personnel, allied health assistants and health workers in accordance with organisational goals.

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).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance and Leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• Flexible working arrangements might be available in this role

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• A mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Audiology.
• Eligibility for provisional or full membership with Audiology Australia or Australian College of Audiology.
• Highly regarded: Demonstrated high level knowledge, expertise and skills in paediatric clinical audiology.
• Highly regarded: Demonstrated ability to provide paediatric audiology clinical services of complex nature, where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaptation or modification.
• This position may require the incumbent to operate a class "C" motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Lisa Rainbow on (07) 4433 7***.

Applications close: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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