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Temporary
Full-time (12 months) – Minimum 0.50 FTE
About the
role
The Trauma Fellow will work closely with senior clinical
staff, including the Trauma Clinical Lead, deliver coordinated and
longitudinal care to trauma patients across the North Queensland
catchment. Townsville
University Hospital
is the Major Trauma Service for the region and provides
tertiary Neurosurgical, Cardiothoracic, Hepatobiliary and Paediatric
services.
This joint
clinical and research role includes:
- Providing high quality trauma care
within a multidisciplinary environment
- Supporting the Trauma Connect
Project through education, case review, clinical liaison and service
improvement
- Contributing to trauma
research, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Participating in trauma education
programs and regional capability building
- Strengthening trauma pathways across
prehospital, retrieval, inpatient and rehabilitation
settings
This position
may be suitable for candidates wishing to maintain a concurrent role
within their specialty. A minimum commitment of 0.50 FTE
is required for the Trauma Fellow component, with potential for
negotiation depending on the applicant’s scope and training needs.
About You
The ideal
candidate will:
- Be eligible for membership of FRACS,
FANZCA, FACEM, FCICM or an equivalent specialty involved in trauma care
- Demonstrate strong clinical
capability in acute care and multisystem trauma management
- Have an interest in trauma research,
service development and improving trauma care in regional and remote settings
- Value collaborative practice and
multidisciplinary teamwork
- Be motivated to develop advanced
trauma skills and contribute to system
level improvement
This fellowship
is well suited to clinicians seeking to build a career in trauma
within their discipline, with a strong focus on
research, education and regional trauma systems.
Mandatory Requirements: Applicants must have:
- Possession of Bachelor of Medicine,
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
- Current registration or eligibility
for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of
Australia
Appointment
level will be determined by qualifications and registration with
the Medical Board of Australia.
Salary and
Benefits - Competitive remuneration and benefits in accordance
with Queensland Health Medical Officers’ Award
- Salary packaging options to
increase take home pay
- Professional development leave and
allowances
- Opportunities for research support,
academic supervision and conference participation
- Flexible working arrangements, with a minimum 0.50
FTE commitment
- Relocation assistance may
be available
Why Join
Us? - Work within
a high-volume trauma service and gain exposure to complex,
multisystem trauma
- Develop advanced trauma leadership
skills under experienced senior clinicians
- Contribute to a high
impact project improving trauma care across North Queensland
- Engage in meaningful research with
opportunities for publication and presentation
- Experience the professional and
lifestyle benefits of living and working in a vibrant regional
centre
Enquiries: Dr Matan BenDavid –
+61 7 4433 3823 | Matan.Bendavid@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV678580
Applications close: Thursday, 14 May 2026
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