Principal House Officer

3 days ago


Southport Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The primary focus of this role is to partake and be involved in all aspects of clinical care of paediatric surgery patients in the Gold Coast Health Service

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Principal House Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 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 Paediatric Surgery Unit of Gold Coast Health under the supervision of consultants
  • Provide high quality patient care through the application of evidence based assessment and treatment
  • Attend clinics and theatre lists
  • Supervise rotating junior medical officers

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • Medical tertiary degree (MBBS or equivalent)
  • AHPRA Registration
  • 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 (12 months with the possibility of extension)
  • Base salary ranging from $ $ per annum

About Us

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 Grifith 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
  • 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, 20 October 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.

Job Ad reference: GC664376

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.



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