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Obstetrics and Gynaecology Principal House Officer
Mount Isa
Shape Women’s Health in the Heart of Outback Queensland!
Join Mount Isa Hospital and play a vital role in delivering high-quality obstetric and gynaecology care across a large and diverse region. This is a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, develop procedural skills, and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes—particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health—within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L7 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI686892 |
| Closing date | 30-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Sarah Hetherton |
| Contact details | (07) 4764 1243 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As part of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Mount Isa Hospital, you will deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings while building your clinical and procedural skills in a regional environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality clinical care across obstetrics and gynaecology services, including antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care
- Work collaboratively with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and audit activities to enhance service delivery
- Develop and maintain clinical skills, including opportunities in ultrasound and procedural training
Working with us
- Competitive remuneration package
- Base salary ranges between $5,258.70 to $5,775.70 per fortnight. (L4-L7).
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
- Professional development allowance and leave of 1.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility incentive payment of $34,500 per annum; half paid at completion of: each six (6) months' service without pro rata entitlement.
- If you are enrolled in a vocational training program you will be entitled to a Vocational Training Subsidy of $3,762.00 per annum.
Plus we can offer:
- Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)
- Assistance with travel and relocation expenses negotiated following appointment.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Sarah Hetherton on (07) 4764 1243.
Applications close: Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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