Looking to level up your skillset or delve into an alternative specialty? GEMITH are seeking a Principal House Officer to join their team for 12-months! Could this be you?

GEMITH is an 8-bed subacute hospital substitute service providing comprehensive geriatric assessments and care in patients' homes. It caters to individuals over 65, and from age 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on managing physical, functional, and cognitive decline associated with frailty. The Principal House Officer assists Geriatricians and senior medical staff in managing GEM-HITH patients as part of a multidisciplinary team within a 7-day service.

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Job details

About us:

GEMITH is an 8-bed subacute hospital substitution service that aims to provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and management in the patients' home environment. Care is provided to people over the age of 65 and 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people with age related physical, functional and cognitive decline associated with frailty.

About the role:

The Principal House Officer (PHO) assists the Geriatricians and Senior Medical Staff in the management of GEM-HITH patients within the multidisciplinary team across a 7-day service.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent to enable registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 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.
• Current AHPRA general registration and a minimum of two years practice within the Australian healthcare system is preferred.
  • Experience and qualifications in Rehabilitation Medicine is well regarded.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $148,296 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $118,444- $129,975 p.a. (L4-L7)
• 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) RK5I662624

Applications close: Thursday, 9 October 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5I662624 - Principal House Officer GEMHITH (PDF, 340KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants