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Principal House Officer - Urology
Rockhampton
Ready to step into a surgical specialty and accelerate your skills? Take on a high-impact role in Urology at Rockhampton Hospital - Central Queensland’s major referral centre.
As a Principal House Officer, you’ll assist with urology theatres, clinics and inpatient care while supporting visiting specialists and contributing to the general surgery on-call roster. With state-of-the-art facilities, accredited training, strong supervision and a culture of teaching, this is the ideal environment to sharpen decision-making, lead junior staff and grow your confidence fast. ALS and BLS are essential.
If you’re a driven Junior Doctor ready to level up in a specialty with huge career potential, this 12-month opportunity is your next step forward.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6B675816 |
| Closing date | 25-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 Months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Dr Chris Lewis |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6235 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and the principal referral hospital for Central Queensland. It now delivers integrated cancer care services from a newly established building featuring state-of-the-art medical equipment. The health service also includes the primary hospitals at Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela, along with numerous smaller rural facilities that transfer patients to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.
About the role:
The Registrar/Principal House Officer supports Staff Specialists and Senior Medical Staff in the delivery of urology services and surgical care to patients across Central Queensland. The role also provides support to the visiting urology team and includes participation in the general surgery registrar on-call roster.
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.
- Current AHPRA general registration and a minimum of two years practice within the Australian healthcare system is preferred.
What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $169,389 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $134,489 - $147,585 p.a. (L4-L7)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Other benefits include:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1 week per annum)
- Overtime and on call allowances
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
- 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
- Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B675816
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
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