The Senior House Officer (SHO) / Principal House Officer (PHO) will be part of the Paediatric team rotating through the Nursery and Children’s Inpatient Unit. The Paediatric SHO/PHO is responsible for providing quality medical care for the babies and children within the health service setting.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Registrar or Principal House Officer (Paediatrics) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide patient assessment and management in consultation with the treating consultant
• Attend deliveries in birthing areas, including high risk deliveries with appropriate supervision
• Liaise closely with supervising neonatologists, paediatricians, intensivists and emergency specialists
• Supervise rotating medical officers and medical students

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Medicine/Surgery
• AHPRA Registration
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to 8 months)
• Base salary ranging from $5 155 - $5 946 per fortnight

About Us

This position will rotate between the General Paediatric Unit and the Newborn Care Unit. The Paediatric Unit services a 38 bed inpatient Children's Ward, a four bed Children's Day Stay Ward, an eight bed Children's “Hospital in the Home” service, and the Children's Outpatient Clinic. The Newborn Care Unit is comprised of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit, and Special Care Nursery.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 13 April 2026. 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.  

Job Ad reference: GC678482

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC678482 - RD (PDF)