HQ Function

Serves as the main tertiary referral hospital for North Queensland, providing specialist medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, maternity services, paediatric care, cancer care, mental health services, teaching, and research. It also houses the core administrative functions for the Health Service.

Notable Features:

A modern, multi-storey facility co-located with James Cook University, fostering strong collaborations in medical education and research. It features advanced medical imaging, state-of-the-art operating theatres, an intensive care unit, and specialized departments. The campus is designed for accessibility and future expansion.

Work Culture:

The work culture at Townsville HHS, particularly at the Townsville University Hospital, emphasizes patient safety, interdisciplinary teamwork, evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, and a strong commitment to serving the community. It is a dynamic, diverse, and often high-pressure environment focused on delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare.

HQ Significance:

The Townsville University Hospital, as the headquarters and principal facility, is critically important to the North Queensland region. It provides essential tertiary-level health services not available elsewhere in the area, supports smaller regional hospitals, and is a major centre for medical training and employment, significantly contributing to the region's health infrastructure and economy.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters facility and its operations reflect Townsville HHS's core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement. Its design and functionality support patient-centered care, innovation through its university linkage, accessibility, and a commitment to community health and staff wellbeing.

Location:

Townsville Hospital and Health Service's operations are concentrated within North Queensland, Australia, covering a vast geographical area. Its 'global presence' is manifested as an extensive regional network and its pivotal role as the major tertiary referral centre for this region. It supports healthcare delivery across numerous urban, rural, and remote communities through its network of hospitals, primary care clinics, mental health facilities, and specialized outreach services. This ensures that even distant populations have access to essential medical care, specialist consultations (often via telehealth), and emergency retrieval services. While not global in a multinational corporate sense, its impact on health outcomes, medical training through university affiliations, and health system leadership within North Queensland is profound and far-reaching.

Street Address:

100 Angus Smith Drive

City:

Douglas (Townsville)

State/Province:

Queensland

Country:

Australia