Kickstart your medical career and thrive in an exciting, fast-paced environment as a Principal House Officer or Registrar in General Medicine, where opportunity, growth, and innovation await!

The Registrar or Principal House Officer plays a vital role in supporting staff specialists and senior medical staff by assisting in the management of patients presenting with acute and urgent illnesses and injuries. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic clinical environment, collaborating closely with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and enhance your medical expertise.

12-month contract with possible extension, immediate start. Multiple positions available!

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Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment. The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon, and Biloela together with many smaller rural units transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.

About the role:

The Registrar or Principal House Officer (PHO) assists the staff specialists and senior medical staff in the management of medical patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.

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 including the appropriate supervision level and provide;
• 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.
• While not mandatory, the following would be preferred;
• Current general registration with AHPRA and a minimum two years' practice within the Australian healthcare system.
• Experience and qualifications in General Medicine.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $169,083 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $125,808 - $138,571 p.a. (L4-L7)
• A salary rate between $125,808 - $145,865 p.a. (L4-L9)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1 week per annum)
• 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) RK5F641148

Applications close: Thursday, 3 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5F641148 - PHO or Reg Gen Med (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants