Medical Director - Townsville Cancer Centre

The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA); Townsville City; On-site; AUD 250,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Queensland is looking for a Medical Director for the Townsville Cancer Centre. This role involves leading cancer care teams, ensuring clinical governance, and supporting education and research initiatives. Ideal candidates must have a fellowship from a medical college and experience in multidisciplinary leadership. This temporary part-time position offers a salary range of $100.78–$127.77 per hour. Applications close on October 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance and multidisciplinary leadership.
• Eligibility for Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) within THHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary cancer care delivery and service development.
• Provide clinical governance and workforce planning.
• Support education, training, and research initiatives.
• Maintain clinical practice within negotiated scope.

Skills

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education and training support

Education

Fellowship of a recognised specialist medical college

Postgraduate qualifications in health management

Job description

Overview

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS)

Location: Townsville University Hospital, QLD

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (0.2 FTE)

Contract Duration: Up to 30 June 2028

Classification: L18–L27

Remuneration: Salary:$100.78–$127.77 p.h. + allowances + superannuation

Reference: QLD/TV661820

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking applications from senior medical specialists for the position of Medical Director – Townsville Cancer Centre (TCC). This leadership role encompasses strategic oversight of clinical governance, workforce planning, education, and research across a comprehensive cancer service.

The successful candidate will provide executive-level leadership while maintaining a negotiated clinical caseload. The role involves direct engagement with Clinical Directors across oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care, and supports integration with academic and research institutions including James Cook University.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary cancer care delivery and service development
• Provide clinical governance and workforce planning
• Support education, training, and research initiatives
• Maintain clinical practice within negotiated scope

Essential Criteria

• Fellowship of a recognised specialist medical college
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance and multidisciplinary leadership
• Eligibility for Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) within THHS
• Postgraduate qualifications in health management (desirable)

About the Townsville Cancer Centre

TCC is a tertiary referral centre offering advanced cancer care services, including MRI Linac and HDR brachytherapy. The centre is committed to evidence-based practice, innovation, and collaborative research.

Enquiries

Enquiries: Dr Kelvin Robertson – [phone]

Applications close: Sunday, 26 October 2025

Apply via: smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV661820