Calling all Registrar’s/PHO’s! CQ Health are now accepting applications for the 2026 medical year! Do you have what it takes to be a vital part of our Emergency Department?

We are on the hunt for a motivated and team-focused Emergency Medicine Registrar or Principal House Officer to join our team. This role involves evaluating and managing patients in the emergency department, as well as supporting junior medical staff in their patient care. The position offers valuable exposure and experience to help the doctor develop essential skills and knowledge for their emergency medicine term.

Interested? Submit your detailed application now to be considered!

Job details

About us:

We are a regional Emergency Department (ED) with an annual attendance of 50,000 presentations and 25% are paediatric. It is the referral hospital for Central Queensland and sees a wide range of complex multi-speciality cases.

This Department is led by emergency Physicians and Rural Generalists. We have 16-hour senior floor coverage with an on-call senior with a low-threshold to come in after hours. There are 20 full time employee's (FTE) Registrars/Principal House Officers, 8 Resident Medical Officers and 6 Interns covering the 24/7 roster.

About the role:

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team-oriented Emergency Medicine Registrar or Principal House Officer to join our department. The role has the responsibility for assessing and managing patients presenting to the emergency department including assisting more junior medical staff in managing their patients. The position will provide appropriate exposure and experience to enable the doctor to attain the required skills and knowledge for that term in emergency medicine.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent to enable registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at Level 3 supervision.
  • If qualifications were obtained outside Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with the appropriate supervision level and provide the following:
    • Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language test results within the last year.
    • Evidence of successful completion AMC MCQ (part 1) examination.
    • Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $172,382 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $129,583 - $142,727 p.a. (L4-L9)
• A salary rate between $129,583 - $150,240 p.a. (L4-L7)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1.6 weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D631845

Applications close: Thursday, 15 May 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5D631845 - Registrar or Principal House Officer (Emergency) (PDF, 412KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants