Staff Specialist Respiratory

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 186,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 4–6 weeks

Leave loading 14%–17.5%

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Incentive allowance 50% base salary

Motor vehicle allowance

Professional development allowance + 3

Salary Sacrificing options

Job summary

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is seeking a Staff Specialist to deliver high‑quality clinical and non‑clinical care, including research and teaching for health professionals of the future. The role involves leading medical services across hospital, community and outreach settings in a dynamic North Queensland environment.

Applicants should hold MBBS with FRACP in Respiratory/Sleep and may bring interventional bronchoscopy skills (EBUS).

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• Fellowship in Respiratory and Sleep Studies (RACP) or equivalent.
• Interventional bronchoscopy skills such as EBUS desirable.
• Class C drivers licence.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) role.
• Probation may apply; pre-employment checks conducted.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical and non‑clinical services to patients of THHS.
• Lead and manage medical services across hospital, community and outreach settings.

Skills

MBBS

RACP Fellowship

Interventional bronchoscopy

Class C license

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Respiratory and Sleep Studies)

Tools

EBUS

Job description

Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

Position status: Permanent, Temporary

Position type: Part-time

Occupational group: Health - Medical

Classification: L18-L27

Workplace Location: Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/TV695924

Closing date: 26-Nov-2026

Salary Other: $106.39-$134.90 p.h

Job duration: PPT, TPT - ASAP to 14/10/2029

Contact person: Helen Whitford

Contact details: [phone] Access the National Relay Service

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 programmes. 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).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $106.39 to $134.90 p.h. (L18-L27)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
• Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
• Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The role of the Staff Specialist is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients / clients of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.

Lead and manage the provision of medical services in accordance with the standard of the speciality, the ethics of the profession and in accordance with the THHS and Queensland Health (QH) policies, in a hospital, community and outreach setting.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualifications or equivalent.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Respiratory and Sleep Studies) or equivalent.
• Skills in interventional bronchoscopy such as EBUS would be highly desirable.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Helen Whitford on [phone].

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Further information

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