About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 30,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 36-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. 300 to 400 babies are born at the Emerald Hospital each year.

About the role:

The Registrar/Principal House Officer provides high quality inpatient and outpatient medical services at the Emerald and Blackwater Hospitals with a commitment to patient safety and continuous service improvement. The position is required to provide medical services in those areas under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the senior medical staff involved and assists in the professional development and support of medical students.

About you:

• Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language test results within the last year.
• Evidence of successful completion AMC MCQ (part 1) examination (if registering via the Standard Pathway).
• Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.

• MBBS or equivalent to enable registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• If qualifications were obtained outside Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with Level 3 supervision and provide the following:
• Current Life Support Qualifications (one of the following): EMST, ACLS, APLS, PALS, EEM.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $172,382 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $129,583 - $142,727 p.a. (L4-L7)
• A salary rate between $129,583 - $150,240 p.a. (L4-L9)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances
• 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) CH5I662707

Applications close: Monday, 27 October 2025

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