About the opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to women with psychiatry needs who experience pelvic pain and endometriosis. Pelvic pain and endometriosis affects up to 1 in 7 women, and has a profound impact on the quality of life of individuals and their wider community.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) has been identified as the preferred location to host a northern Queensland Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Clinic service to improve healthcare access for women and girls experiencing pelvic pain and endometriosis.

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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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides 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.

• Permanent part-time role, 16 hours per fortnight
• 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

Requirements:

• Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia. Demonstrated experience and interest in Women's Mental Health.
• 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.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Hannah Bennett on (07) •••• •234.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV689960

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.