Principal House Officer or Registrar (General Medicine), Queensland Health
Ready to take your medical career to the next level? Here’s your moment. Check out what it’s like to be a Registrar/PHO at Central Queensland Health! You’ll deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care, manage patients, plan treatment, coordinate investigations, document clinical information, mentor junior doctors, contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, and participate in continuous professional development.
About us
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305‑bed facility and the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in a newly established building boasting state‑of‑the‑art medical equipment. The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela together with many smaller rural units that transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.
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 evidence‑based medicine and best practice.
- Maintain appropriate summary documentation, including discharge summaries and letters.
- Develop proficiency in the management of patients in the surgical department, in consultation with senior medical staff.
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, you 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 of AMC MCQ (part 1); 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 – $147,585 p.a. (L4 – L7)
- A salary rate between $134,489 – $155,125 p.a. (L4 – L9)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Extra 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 that the employee be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine‑preventable diseases listed on the Role Description.
How to apply
- 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 listed on the Role Description.
Contact Junior Medical Workforce: ***************@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December 2025
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