Experience the true essence of rural medicine as a Principal House Officer/Registrar at the new Kingaroy Hospital. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, hands-on clinical care across Emergency, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Indigenous Health, supported by an experienced and passionate team of Rural Generalists and Specialists who are eager to help you grow.

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What your day will look like….

Each day brings a rewarding mix of clinical variety and learning opportunities as you care for patients in the Emergency Department, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. You'll make meaningful connections with your community, collaborate closely with senior clinicians, and gain exposure to a wide scope of practice that builds both confidence and capability. Supported by mentors who value your development, you'll contribute to teaching sessions, case discussions and quality improvement activities—all while shaping a career that reflects your professional interests and passion for rural health.

Do you have the following:
•    MBBS or equivalent.
•    Current AHPRA General or Specialist Registration.
•    Minimum of two years practice within the Australian healthcare system is preferred.
•    Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is required or willing to complete upon commencement.
•    Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $150,240 (L9) comprising salary rates between $129,583 (L4) and $150,240 p.a. (L9), professional development allowance, professional development leave 1.6 weeks p.a., and professional  indemnity cover. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.

Let's talk about you!

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following:

• Compassion – you will engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding.
• Integrity – you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything we do.
• Dignity – you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do.
• Innovation – you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better.
• Courage – you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to Speak Up.

Why Us?

Darling Downs Health's (DDH) region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breastscreens.

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect.  DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Benefits!

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing

Next step….

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For more information about Darling Downs Health, please go to www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Candidate Application Guide (PDF, 198KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae v2 (PDF, 32KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DD2510665688 Role Description (PDF, 426KB)
  Role Description