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Principal House Officer (PHO)/Registrar (REG) - Emergency Medicine
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L7, L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2606686320 |
| Closing date | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 31 January 2027 |
| Contact person | Natasha Lobwein |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 6154 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Principal House Officer/Registrar, you'll play a critical role in delivering urgent, high-quality care to a diverse regional community. From rapid clinical decision-making to collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, your work directly improves patient outcomes and strengthens the emergency care system.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment that improves patient flow and outcomes
- Working closely with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, coordinated care
- Guiding and supporting junior staff while building your own clinical capability
- Strengthening continuity of care through clear documentation, planning and communication
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments, bringing sound judgement, empathy and accountability to every patient interaction. You build trust quickly, communicate with clarity, and stay focused under pressure. You take pride in delivering safe, high-quality care while continuing to grow your expertise and support those around you. You're driven to make a meaningful difference in a regional community and embrace the variety and challenge that comes with it.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Medical degree and current (or eligible) registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Strong clinical capability with the ability to manage varied presentations in emergency settings
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary environments
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and continuous learning
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in regional or rural healthcare and/or are pursuing further specialist training in emergency medicine.
Most importantly, you're ready to bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to your work every day, delivering care that truly makes a difference.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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