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Principal House Officer O&G


Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, Mackay HHS

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Principal House Officer to join the team on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

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Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L4-L7
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/MK680063
Closing date 10-May-2026
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Dr Chandika Wasalthilaka, Clinical Director
Contact details 07 48857220
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Role details

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Principal House Officer to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.)

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

A Principal House Officer is a medical practitioner in the third or subsequent year of practical experience and in the second or subsequent year after eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner.  This role is required to participate in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to hospital clients; and contribute to the continual improvement of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and clients.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Our staff are passionate about community engagement and delivering outstanding healthcare services to the communities throughout our diverse region. Our Vision is to deliver Queensland's Best Rural and Regional Health Care, and our Purpose is to deliver outstanding health care services to our communities through our people and partners.

The MHHS values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions.

Some of our great benefits on offer

  • Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A diverse work culture
  • Career development
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Education opportunities, study and research
  • 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application.

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Last updated
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