The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Permanent Full-time and/or Part-time, hours negotiable (2 x PFT FTE available).

Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $522,648 p.a. comprising salary range of $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. (full-time) or $97.84 - $124.05 p.h. (part-time)  (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (L18-L27), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). Level of appointment is dependent upon experience and advanced qualifications.

• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
• Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% 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

Other employment benefits may include salary sacrificing options, on-call and shift allowances and access to corporate discounts. Assistance with relocation expenses may also be available.

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

About the role
The successful candidate/s will provide comprehensive ophthalmology services across a wide range of pathologies and patient age within the Department of Ophthalmology. Working within the team charter of Ophthalmology to build a collegiate team and happy workplace.

The incumbent provides support to the Director Ophthalmology in leading and participating in service development activities in respect of the Ophthalmology Department within their realm of responsibility.

Role requirements
Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and/or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent or evidence of working towards this. Candidates who will be obtaining fellowship in the near future are encouraged to apply. Appointment will be at a lower classification level until minimum requirements for the Staff Specialist classification are obtained.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
For confidential discussion please contact Dr Kunwarjit Sangla on (07) 4433 3496.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV557314

Applications close on Monday, 20 May 2024.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.