Make a meaningful difference with Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive, person-centred care to people with intellectual developmental disability and complex mental health needs. Based at Bundaberg Hospital, this rewarding role offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills, collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to better health outcomes for people across the Wide Bay region.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• To participate in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to the hospital patients in consultation with consultants, visiting specialists, nurses and allied health professionals.
• To contribute to the continual upgrading of medical education, and dissemination of knowledge to staff and patients.
• The appointment will be to the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service for the provision of services to Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Bundaberg Hospital.
• A Principal House Officer is a medical practitioner in the third or subsequent year of practical experience after eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer: 

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $186,501 p.a., comprising salary between $137,861 - $159,387 p.a. (L4-L9) or salary between $137,861 - $151,417 p.a. (L4-L7) , employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), Vocational Training Subsidy (L4-L9) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., from date of appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2608WB690714

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word)
  
  H2608WB690714 - RD . (.Pdf)