Infectious Diseases Leader & Microbiologist

Queensland Government

Toowoomba Regional

On-site

AUD 261,000 - 321,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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.

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