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Principal House Officer - Paediatrics
Ipswich
Start a new journey with us! • Temporary Full-time opportunity
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM648930_07 |
| Closing date | 28-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | October 2025 - February 2026 |
| Contact person | John Waugh |
| Contact details | 07 3413 7030 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
A paediatric registrar or principal house officer will contribute to the provision of a safe, effective, and holistic paediatric service at Ipswich Hospital. This position will join a team of registrars and principal house officers involved in caring for children and their families in an inpatient and ambulatory care setting.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Respect – demonstrates sound interpersonal skills, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with upmost respect to all people at all times.
- Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about the best use of resources to deliver healthcare services.
- Compassion – is focussed on the needs of patients and their families, demonstrates self-awareness, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services.
- Integrity – demonstrates sound decision making, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and of a high standard.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM648930_07 Principal House Officer Paediatrics_RD (PDF, 182KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
