Infectious Diseases Consultant/Microbiologist

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 261,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Clear career pathways

Diverse and inclusive culture

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Toowoomba is seeking an Infectious Diseases Consultant/Microbiologist to deliver expert clinical advice, lead infection prevention programs and guide high-quality, evidence-based care across a regional health system. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and drive service improvements while supporting patient outcomes and meaningful governance.

Specialist registration in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/Pathology in Australia is required, with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience leading infection prevention/control or antimicrobial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise that supports timely diagnosis, treatment and improved outcomes for patients.
• Lead and influence programs that strengthen infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship and quality use of medicines.
• Partner with clinicians, laboratory teams and healthcare leaders to drive safe, high-quality and coordinated care.
• Support education, mentorship, research and service improvements across the workforce.

Skills

Infectious Diseases registration

Microbiology/Pathology registration

Job description

Join Darling Downs Health as an Infectious Diseases Consultant/Microbiologist in Toowoomba and help shape exceptional care across a diverse regional community. Combine specialist clinical practice, leadership and service improvement while influencing patient outcomes, supporting multidisciplinary teams and advancing quality healthcare.

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 Like

As 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 entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be 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 Benefits

Your 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.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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