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 Central Queensland in the 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 transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation. 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 Central Queensland. They will also be responsible for supporting our visiting Urology team. They will have duties as part of 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: 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) Examination. 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 include: Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1 week per annum) Overtime and on call allowances Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance 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 for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply: To submit your application / expression of interest, please include: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and 'How you will be Assessed' section of the Role Description. Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements. For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L671938 Applications close: Sunday, 11 January 2026 Rockhampton
