Ready to take the next step in your surgical career?

This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of a high-performing surgical team, delivering safe, comprehensive patient care under the guidance of experienced senior clinicians. You’ll take ownership of clinical management from assessment through to discharge, ensure high standards of documentation and handover, and play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior medical staff.

With involvement in outpatient services, on-call rosters, teaching, case presentations and ongoing professional development, this position blends hands-on clinical excellence with leadership and education. If you’re looking to strengthen your surgical expertise while growing as a clinical leader, this is your opportunity to step forward.

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.

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About the role:

The Registrar\Principal House Officer assists the staff specialists and senior medical staff in the management of General Surgery services and surgeries to patients in Central Queensland. They will also be responsible for supporting our visiting Urology team. They will have duties as part of the General Surgery registrar on call roster.

• Support the provision of a high-quality surgical service under the direction and guidance of the Director, Staff Specialists and other Senior Medical Staff.
• Participate in the provision of a shift roster to provide services out of hours, at night and on weekends.
• Participate in clinical meetings, continual professional improvement and medical education.
• Assist with case presentations at teaching meetings.
• Provide leadership and teaching to the resident medical staff and participate in undergraduate teaching of medical students.

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 of Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with Level 3 supervision and provide the following:
• Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language Test results within the last year.
• Evidence of successful completion of AMC MCQ (Part 1) Examination.
• Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is required.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $169,389 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $134,489 - $147,585 p.a. (L13-L14)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B676282

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6B676282 - Principal House Officer - General Surgery (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF)