Infectious Diseases Consultant/Microbiologist

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 261,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an Infectious Diseases Consultant/Microbiologist to improve health outcomes across the Darling Downs region. You will deliver expert clinical advice, guide safe care, and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards.

Responsibilities include advancing infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship and education, while partnering with laboratories and clinicians to strengthen services and support workforce development.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration in Infectious Diseases in Australia.
• Specialist registration in Microbiology/Pathology in Australia.
• Demonstrated expertise in infectious diseases management across high-risk patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist infectious diseases expertise to support diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.
• Lead infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship and quality use of medicines programs.
• Partner with clinicians, labs and health leaders to drive safe, coordinated care.
• Support education, mentorship, research and service improvement across the workforce.

Skills

Infectious diseases

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education & research

Education

Specialist registration Infectious Diseases

Specialist registration Microbiology/Pathology

Job description

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value from $260,855 (L18) up to $321,438 (L27) comprising salary rates between $106.91 (L18) and $135.55 p.h. (L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.What your day could look likeAs an Infectious Diseases Consultant/Microbiologist, you'll play a key role in improving health outcomes for patients across the region. From delivering expert clinical advice to guiding safe, evidence-based care, you'll work with passionate professionals who are committed to better patient experiences and stronger health services.Every day, you'll contribute by:Providing specialist expertise that supports timely diagnosis, treatment and improved outcomes for patients.Leading and influencing programs that strengthen infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship and quality use of medicines.Partnering with clinicians, laboratory teams and healthcare leaders to drive safe, high-quality and coordinated care.Supporting education, mentorship, research and service improvements that build capability across the workforce.Let's talk about you!You're a specialist who combines clinical excellence with compassion and integrity. You build trusted relationships, communicate with clarity and bring a considered, evidence-based approach to complex challenges. You take pride in improving patient outcomes, supporting colleagues and helping services evolve.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Specialist qualifications and eligibility for registration in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/Pathology in Australia.Demonstrated expertise in infectious diseases management, including complex and high-risk patient care.Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary environments.Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, education and research.You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience leading infection prevention/control or antimicrobial stewardship.Why Join Darling Downs Health?At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Toowoomba#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.