Step into a fast-paced clinical role where no two days are the same. As the Principal House Officer or Registrar, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, working alongside senior clinicians to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with confidence. From coordinating investigations to supporting patient flow and jumping into PHO night duty, you’ll build serious hands-on experience across medical and surgical care.

You’ll collaborate with a great team, sharpen your skills, and help mentor others along the way. It’s a 12-month opportunity, but packed with growth, learning, and impact. Short-term role, long-term career boost… this isn’t one to miss.

This role can be filled in Rockhampton or Gladstone!

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.

Gladstone Hospital is an 83-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology and paediatrics.

About the role:

• The Registrar or Principal House Officer assists the staff specialists and senior medical staff in the management of medical patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.
• Provide a high quality General Medical service based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and best practice.
• Maintain appropriate comprehensive and concise clinical documentation, including: observations; opinions; diagnoses; other data and procedures undertaken.
• Assist in the teaching responsibilities of the unit in respect of junior medical staff, medical students and other junior professionals.
• In consultation with senior medical staff, develop proficiency when required for the medical aspects of management of patients in the surgical department.
• Maintain good communications with all areas and disciplines within the health service and with local medical practitioners to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the hospital.
• Maintain appropriate summary documentation, particularly when the patient is transferred, including discharge summaries and letters.

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 Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA including the appropriate supervision level and provide;
• Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language test results within the last year.
• Evidence of successful completion AMC MCQ (part 1) examination.
• Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $177,890 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $134,489 - $155,125 p.a. (L4 – L9)
• A salary rate between $134,489 - $147,585 p.a. (L4 – L7)
• 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 Junior Medical Workforce: cqhhs_jmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR RK6C678943

Applications close: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

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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.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6C678943 - Principal House Officer, Registrar - General Medicine (PDF)
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)