Principal House Officer - General Surgery

Location: Rockhampton Region, Qld Australia

About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in CQ in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.

About the role:
The Registrar/Principal House Officer assists the staff specialists and senior medical staff in the management of General Surgery services and surgeries to patients in CQ. They will also be responsible for supporting our visiting Urology team.

About you:
MBBS or equivalent to enable registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at Level 3 supervision.
If qualifications were obtained outside of Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with Level 3 supervision. To find out more, please review the Role Description.

Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $169,389 p.a. is comprised of:
An annual rate between $134,489 - $147585 p.a. 
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Professional Development Leave and Allowances

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Recruitment @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B676282

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Apply via: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6B676282

 

Posted on 19 February 2026

Principal House Officer - Orthopaedics

Location:  
Department of Orthopaedics
Division of Surgical Services
Mackay Hospital & Health Service

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time (76hrs p.f.) 

To participate in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients.

Time in the Department will present the opportunity to enhance your Orthopaedic knowledge and develop skills while contributing invaluably to the provision of patient care as a member of the MHHS Orthopaedic team.

The Department caters for a population of approximately 180,000, in addition to interstate and international tourists. The Orthopaedic Department performs approximately 2,300 theatre procedures per year – of which there are 1,500 emergency procedures.  The Outpatients Department has approx 80 patients in the Fracture Clinic and 50 new patients in the Orthopaedic clinic in one week.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approx 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Enquiries: Dr Jonathan Smith 07 4885 7900

Job Reference: 
MK676125

Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK676125

Closing Date: 19.04.26

 

Posted on 19 February 2026

Principal House Officer - Urology

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About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and the principal referral hospital for Central Queensland. It now delivers integrated cancer care services from a newly established building featuring state-of-the-art medical equipment. The health service also includes the primary hospitals at Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela, along with numerous smaller rural facilities that transfer patients to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.

About the role:
The Registrar/Principal House Officer supports Staff Specialists and Senior Medical Staff in the delivery of urology services and surgical care to patients across Central Queensland. The role also provides support to the visiting urology team and includes participation in the general surgery registrar on-call roster.

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 of Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with Level 3 supervision and provide the following:
o Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language Test results within the last year.
o Evidence of successful completion of AMC MCQ (Part 1) Examination.
o Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is required.

What we offer:
Salary information: 
Total remuneration value of up to $169,389 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $134,489 - $147,585 p.a. (L4-L7) 
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits: 
• Professional Development Leave and Allowances
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance 
• Generous Salary Sacrificing 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:
For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote Reference RK6B675816

Apply: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6B675816

Applications close: 25.03.26

 

Posted on 19 February 2026

General Surgery – Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist

Location:   Department of Surgery , Mackay HHS

 

Position Status:   Permanent Full Time (80hrs p.f.) 

 

The MHHS provides extensive health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings, from Sarina in the south, Clermont in the west, and Bowen and the Whitsunday Islands in the northeast.   The MHHS values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions. 

 

Benefits - employer super contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a. and more. 

 

Opportunity - Provide and maintain efficient, effective and equitable surgical services within MHHS, co-operating as necessary with other departments and outside agencies to ensure that Department of Surgery integrates effectively within the hospital, community health service, and the wider community.  Advise on surgical services as required, ensuring co-ordinated provision of care delivery by all staff within the Department. 

 

Enquiries:   Dr Adrian Westcott, Clinical Director Surgery 

 

Job Ad Reference:   MK675334 

 

Application Details:   https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK675334

 

Closing Date:   08-03-2026 

Registrar/Principal House Officer (Orthopaedics)

Location: Rockhampton Region

As the Principal House Officer/Registrar you can expect one-on-one consultant supervision in theatre and clinic to grow your skills, an active research community and a supportive team. The role is to assist the Director, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons and other Senior Medical Staff, in a variety of Orthopaedic services such as elective operating, general and specialist trauma operating, elective and fracture clinics, teaching, contribution towards regular audit, M&M and departmental research.

About us:
The Orthopaedic team comprises the Clinical Director, Staff Specialists / Senior Medical Officers (SMO), with subspeciality interests of arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, spine and hands. We also have an Orthogeriatrician working alongside us.

About you:
MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience and qualifications in Orthopaedics is well regarded 

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $177,969 p.a. (L9) is comprised of:
• An annual rate between $134,489 - $155,125 p.a. 
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Recruitment @ CQ Health and Reference RK6A6674156.

Apply via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6A674156 

Applications close: 25.02.26

 

Posted on 27 January 2026