Step into a challenging and rewarding role in our Intensive Care Unit, where you’ll gain invaluable experience managing complex cases alongside expert clinicians. Benefit from excellent training, a supportive team, and a welcoming community in the stunning Wide Bay region. If you’re passionate about critical care and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect next step in your medical career!

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.
• To contribute to the continual upgrading of medical education, and dissemination of knowledge to staff and patients.
• The appointment will be to the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service for the provision of services to Bundaberg Hospital.
• A Principal House Officer is a medical practitioner in the third or subsequent year of practical experience after eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from 2nd February 2026 for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $175,370 p.a., including salary between $129,583 - $150,240 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. H2510WB663772

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

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.

• Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word, 58KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2510WB663772 RD (PDF, 660KB)
  Role Description