Job description
Principal House Officer (PHO) - Esk Rural Hospital
Queensland Health (Organisation site)
Esk
Start a new journey at Esk! - A lifestyle you’ll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
Participate in the provision of high-level inpatient and emergency clinical services within West Moreton Rural Services and to ensure that safe, high quality, patient centred care is provided.
Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 12 months.
Job details
| Position status | Contract,Temporary |
| Position type | Full-time,Non-Standard-Hours |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM685089_06 |
| Closing date | 12-Jul-2026 |
| Total remuneration | $137196 up to $150684 |
| Job duration | 6-12 months, with possibility of extension | | Contact person | Andrew Grieve | | Contact details | 0499920348 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The Principal House Officer provides clinical services in a service that is innovative, encourages participation in treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstratable improvement in patient outcomes. You will be supported and encouraged to expand your education and training in inpatient and emergency medicine in a rural context and become an important member of a dynamic and passionate rural generalist team.
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Passion for providing excellent clinical care to your community as a Principal House Officer.
- Experience in delivering quality care in a primary care environment, outpatients setting, and an Emergency Department across a variety of acuity and care needs.
- Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of safe and quality focussed patient centred care.
- Excellent communication and team work skills across a variety of settings including in an emergency.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF)
- Appointment t this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework (PDF) and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
