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Registrar/Principal House Officer - Emergency Department
Ipswich
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! • Join the Emergency Department at Ipswich Hospital and take the next step in your medical career. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will be encouraged to develop patient management plans and perform a range of medical and surgical treatments and investigations under the supervision of experienced senior medical staff. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM687843_07 |
| Closing date | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Cade Grima |
| Contact details | 3810 1163 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
In the position of Principal House Officer/Registrar you will be expected to participate in the provision of high-level emergency clinical services within Ipswich Hospital and to ensure that safe, high quality, patient centred care is provided to all within West Moreton Health. In the role of Principal House Officer/Registrar you will be supported and encourage to expand your education and training in emergency medicine and become an important member of a dynamic and passionate emergency medicine team.
Our Emergency Department treats 200+ patients per day allowing staff to obtain experience across a broad range of cases.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality medical care to patients in an emergency together with knowledge of current emergency medicine treatments and protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated high level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and train junior staff.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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
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