Medical recruitment

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is seeking passionate medical practitioners to be part of a leading regional, tertiary health service delivering world‑class care across North Queensland.

As the region's only tertiary referral centre, Townsville University Hospital provides access to a breadth of clinical exposure rarely found elsewhere, including complex, specialist and subspecialty care, trauma, and critical services.

Here, you'll build capability faster, work across diverse clinical environments, and contribute to improving health outcomes for communities across regional, rural and remote Queensland.

Experience more. More medicine. More career. More life. More connection.

Where you'll work

Townsville HHS spans more than 20 facilities, including hospitals, community health campuses and residential aged care services.

Care is delivered across:

• A major tertiary referral hospital (Townsville University Hospital)
• Rural and remote health services
• Community, outpatient and outreach settings
• Telehealth services supporting communities across North Queensland

This network provides exposure to diverse patient populations, including tropical and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Medical career pathways

We offer a broad range of opportunities for medical practitioners at all stages of their careers:

• Internships and graduate entry pathways
• Resident Medical Officers (RMO) and Registrars
• Rural generalist training pathways
• Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers
• Subspecialty and advanced training positions

Statewide campaigns support recruitment across intern, RMO and registrar roles, providing structured entry and progression pathways.

Why Townsville HHS?

More clinical experience

Work at a high‑volume tertiary referral centre with additional opportunities across rural and remote sites-gaining experience across a wide scope of practice.

More impact

Deliver care to diverse communities where your work has a meaningful and visible impact, particularly in regional and First Nations health.

More career opportunity

Access structured training, supervision and development across all stages of your medical career, supported by partnerships with James Cook University and established research programs.

More support

Benefit from a collegiate environment with strong supervision, teaching and mentoring - from internship through to specialist level.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with Queensland Health
• Relocation assistance and incentives (role and location dependent)
• Professional development, education and training opportunities
• Access to clinical skills and simulation training facilities
• Opportunities to participate in research and innovation
• Supportive supervision and mentoring structures
• Employee wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program

Queensland Health also provides medical indemnity cover and clear career progression pathways for medical practitioners.

Research, teaching, and innovation

Townsville HHS is a research‑active health service, supporting clinicians from early research ideas through to publication, with access to dedicated research teams and facilities.

Strong links with James Cook University create opportunities for:

• Teaching and adjunct academic appointments
• Collaborative research
• Training the next generation of medical professionals

The North Queensland difference

Working in Townsville means combining career opportunity with lifestyle flexibility—without the long commutes of metropolitan centres.

Join our team

Townsville HHS is committed to building a high‑performing, diverse and inclusive medical workforce.

Whether you are:

• A junior doctor starting your career
• A registrar progressing your specialty training
• A specialist seeking broader scope and leadership opportunities

You'll find a pathway to grow, lead and make a difference in North Queensland.

View our current vacancies via the Queensland Government Smart Jobs portal.

Contact us

Are you interested in living and working in north Queensland? 

We are always looking for talented medical staff to join our team. Don't wait to see a position advertised, contact us now. 

Phone: (07) 4433 0998

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