Registrar

Registrar / Principal House Officer – Plastic Surgery

Location: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Employment Type: Contract/Temporary, Full-Time

Salary: $5,258.70 - $6,079.80 per fortnight (L4-L9) + 12.75% super + benefits

About the Role

An opportunity for a Registrar/Principal House Officer to join a busy Plastic Surgery department within a major tertiary hospital. The role offers a high level of clinical autonomy, exposure to a broad range of plastic surgery cases, and the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, decision-making, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must meet pre-employment and vaccination requirements.
• International candidates can be considered, subject to registration and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave plus leave loading.
• Professional development allowance, leave, and exam leave.
• Salary packaging options.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Why Townsville?

Townsville offers a tropical North Queensland lifestyle with affordable living, stunning beaches, easy access to Magnetic Island, and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy a relaxed community atmosphere, short commutes, and a great work-life balance while working in a major regional referral centre.

Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire for further details or request a position description.

This is a 580-bed public tertiary referral hospital located in a city on the north-eastern coast, 350 km south of Cairns.

Location Information

The nearest airport is 4.5 km away which is serviced by daily, hour long flights from Cairns and 2 hour long flights from Brisbane.

This is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback. It’s a vibrant and bustling city sitting under the watchful gaze of Castle Hill.

Enjoy alfresco dining, Federation-style architecture and boutique shopping, as well as the cooling ocean breeze and coastal vibe. It’s also Australia’s largest garrison town with Australian Defence Force bases and fascinating military history to explore.