Principal House Officer (General Surgery), Queensland Health
Gold Coast Health are looking for General Surgery Principal House Officers to commence in February 2026. The General Surgery PHO will be involved in all aspects of clinical care of general surgery patients across the health service.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Principal House Officer (General Surgery) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000‑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
* Manage patients in the General Surgery Unit of Gold Coast Health under the supervision of Consultants
* Advocate for the patient, including protecting the patient, being the patient's voice as well as educating the patient
* Provide leadership and teaching to the junior members of the department, and supervising rotating junior medical officers
* Involvement in research with the aim of completing at least one publication within the 6‑month rotation
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
* Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent recognised qualification registrable with the Medical Board of Australia is required
* AHPRA General (Full) Registration
* The ability to partake in a 7 day per week, 24-hour roster
* To be able to work across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
* 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)
* Must be available to commence on 2 February 2026
* Flexible work options
* Salary Packaging
* Modern Facilities
* Diverse Work Culture
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
* Temporary full time (several positions, 12 months with the possibility of extension)
* Base salary ranging from $5 155 - $5 657 per fortnight
About Us
Gold Coast Health provides public health care services to more than 740,000 people living in one of Australia's most desired lifestyle destinations. Gold Coast Health offers care for a growing city located in Queensland's famous south‑east corner, with its world‑class beaches and hinterland, emerging cultural scene, national sporting teams, several universities and family‑friendly atmosphere.
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service has a tertiary level unit offering a full range of services. The unit services the entire Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales area. A well‑established multidisciplinary team that boasts a close working relationship with the other departments. The Griffith University (co‑located) and Bond University have undergraduate medical schools and post‑graduate research programs as well as a large private hospital and clinic facilities also available.
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* 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 Wednesday, 7 January 2025
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.
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