Are you a dedicated and compassionate doctor with a passion for paediatrics? Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking Principal House Officers or Registrars to join our dynamic and supportive Paediatric team at Bundaberg Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills, expand your paediatric experience, and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in a regional setting. You’ll work alongside a team of experienced paediatricians, junior doctors, and allied health professionals in a department known for its collegial culture and commitment to quality care.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

 Your opportunity: 

• To participate in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to the hospital patients in consultation with consultants, visiting specialists, nurses and allied health professionals.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from the date of appointment until the 1st February 2026 with the possibility of extension.

About the Paediatric Department at Bundaberg Hospital

The Paediatric Unit at Bundaberg Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for children and adolescents across the Wide Bay region. The unit includes:

• A 14-bed general paediatric ward

• A Level 4 Special Care Nursery providing care for neonates from 32 weeks' gestation

• A busy outpatient service with general and sub-specialty paediatric clinics

• A paediatric consultation service supporting the Emergency Department and other inpatient units

• Active participation in the statewide Queensland Paediatric Telehealth Network

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $14,614 per month, comprising salary between $9933.80 - $11,517 per month, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (L4-L9) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., until the 1st February 2026 with the possibility of extension)(Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2508WB652643

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• H2508WB652643 - RD (PDF, 980KB)
  Role Description
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word, 58KB)
  Application Kit