Principal House Officer – Wide Bay Hospital and Health ServiceHervey Bay & Maryborough Hospitals | Fraser Coast, Queensland Temporary Full-Time | 76 Hours per Fortnight | Up to 12 Months | Extension Possible
Take a Chance. Progress Your Career. Discover the Wide Bay.The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking Principal House Officers to join the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, with appointments providing clinical services across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals.
This is an excellent opportunity for doctors seeking to broaden their clinical experience, develop their skills within a supportive regional health service and enjoy the exceptional lifestyle of Queensland's Fraser Coast.
As a Principal House Officer, you will work collaboratively with consultants, visiting specialists, nursing and allied health professionals to provide high-quality patient care across the health service.
The Role You will contribute to:

- The delivery of effective, efficient and equitable clinical services
- Assessment and management of hospital patients
- Working collaboratively with Consultants and Visiting Medical Specialists
- Multidisciplinary patient care
- Clinical handover and continuity of care
- Medical education and teaching
- Dissemination of clinical knowledge to medical, nursing and allied health staff
- Patient and family education
- Quality improvement and service development

The appointment will be with the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, with clinical services provided across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals as required.
Position Details Position: Principal House Officer
Employment: Temporary Full-Time
Hours: 76 hours per fortnight
Duration: Up to 12 months
Extension: Possible
Location: Hervey Bay & Maryborough, Queensland




A Principal House Officer is a medical practitioner in their third or subsequent year of practical experience following eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner.
Remuneration & BenefitsTotal remuneration package up to $177,295 per annum Including:

- Base salary $137,861 – $151,417 p.a.
- Employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Professional Development Allowance
- Paid Professional Development Leave
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Salary sacrificing opportunities
- Adaptable rostering
- Support for work-life balance

Reference: H2607WB688289
Extensive salary packaging options are available to help maximise your take-home pay.
Why Choose Wide Bay? Regional Queensland offers an excellent combination of career development, affordability and lifestyle.
Working in the Wide Bay provides the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience within a regional hospital environment while enjoying a considerably lower cost of living than Australia's major metropolitan centres.
You will benefit from:
✔ Affordable housing
✔ Lower cost of living
✔ Flexible rostering
✔ Solid professional development support
✔ Diverse clinical exposure
✔ Supportive regional medical community
✔ Coastal lifestyle
✔ Excellent outdoor activities
✔ Strong community connections
Discover the Fraser Coast The Fraser Coast is one of Queensland's most attractive regional destinations, renowned for its natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and mild climate.
Located approximately 45 minutes by air from Brisbane,



the region provides easy access to the Queensland capital while offering a very different pace of life.
Hervey Bay Hervey Bay is a relaxed coastal city famous for its beautiful beaches, waterfront esplanade and marina.
Enjoy:

- Waterfront cafés and restaurants
- Family-friendly beaches
- Walking and cycling along the esplanade
- Boating and fishing
- Whale watching
- Vibrant marina precinct
- Parks and playgrounds
- Easy access to K'gari (formerly Fraser Island)

The region is also renowned for its spectacular whale-watching experiences.
Maryborough Historic Maryborough offers a strong sense of community and a fascinating heritage character, with historic buildings, local markets, cafés, cultural attractions and easy access to the wider Fraser Coast.
The Lifestyle The Fraser Coast provides an outstanding lifestyle for doctors looking to combine career development with genuine coastal living.
Spend your weekends exploring K'gari, enjoying the beaches, fishing, boating or simply relaxing along the Hervey Bay waterfront.
For families, the region offers excellent schools, recreational facilities and a welcoming community environment.
For doctors, it provides the opportunity to develop professionally in a regional hospital while enjoying short commutes, affordable living and a relaxed Queensland lifestyle.
Apply Now This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal House Officer seeking broad clinical exposure, professional development and an outstanding regional lifestyle.
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay and Fraser Coast have to offer.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, rotations, commencement dates, remuneration and relocation opportunities, contact Sante Recruitment.
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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