The Critical Care Principal House Officer role at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service is a new role designed to facilitate pre-vocational experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors interested in pursuing specialist training in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine or Emergency Medicine.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Principal House Officer – Critical Care (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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

• Have high level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and history
• Attend to the management of inpatients and outpatients within the Departments of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Medicine
• Provide teaching to junior medical staff and medical students on both a formal and informal basis
• Assist the development and continuing operation of quality assurance programmes

 About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• 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 (Two positions, up to 12 months)
• Base salary ranging from $5,284.20 - $6,109.30 per fortnight

About Us

This role will work directly with Operating theatre, Intensive Care and Emergency Department Nursing Teams, Anaesthetic Health Practitioners, Allied Health, Administration Team, Registrars, Fellows and Residents in both an outpatient and ward setting.

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, 26 October 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: GC694660

 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)
  
  GC694660 - RD - 1 (PDF)