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. Our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work, making sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

Child Safety

As a Child Safe Organisation, 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, and safeguarding is a shared responsibility upheld by every member of our organisation.

About The Role

In the position of Principal House Officer/Registrar you will be expected to participate in the provision of high‑level primary health care services for young persons within Prison and Youth Detention Health Services and to ensure that safe, high quality, patient‑centred care is provided. You will be supported and encouraged to expand your education and training in primary health care and become an important member of a dynamic and passionate team.

Requirements and Qualifications

- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality medical care to patients in primary health care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated high level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to own development and continuous self‑improvement and identifies learning opportunities in everyday work.





Mandatory Requirements

- 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.
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine‑preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive No. 01/16.

Benefits

- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest‑growing regions.
- Career 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.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

How to Apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description, #EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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 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.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Principal House Officer (City of Ipswich)
🏢 West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
📍 City of Ipswich