About the opportunity  

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic General Surgeon who is preparing for a future application to the Australia and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS) for formal training to become a Colorectal Surgeon.

This is a high-volume, 12-month clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery in Townsville University Hospital with abundant opportunity to also develop an academic career in colorectal surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to complete a Master of Philosophy by publication at the James Cook University.

Townsville University Hospital is the only tertiary referral centre in North Queensland. The public hospital receives patients from as far north as Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands and west to Mount Isa and the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is also the major teaching hospital for James Cook University's School of Medicine.

Our Colorectal Unit in Townsville University Hospital is an expanding and collegiate unit. There are two consultant colorectal surgeons (Dr Chrispen Mushaya and A/Prof Shinichiro Sakata) who are full members of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ), one unaccredited clinical colorectal fellow, one senior SET registrar in General Surgery, one non-accredited registrar, one resident and two surgical interns.

12-month Operative Summary: 2024 Colorectal Fellow

Operative Summary

Surgeon Mentor Scrubbed

Surgeon Mentor in Theatre

Surgeon Mentor Available

Total

Minimum 12-month Numbers for ANZTBCRS

Major Resections (150)

88

60

16

164

All Minimally Invasive (50)

75

49

9

133

Rectal TME (25)

39

34

3

76

 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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4966.90  - $6980.10  p.f. (L4-L13)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Possession of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualifications (or equivalent).
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Dr Scott Whiting on (07) 4433 9960

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670422

Applications close:  Thursday, 11 December 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.