Enjoy the benefits of country living with a friendly community, lower commute times, and easy access to Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba.

Participate in the provision of high-level inpatient and emergency clinical services at Laidley Hospital and to ensure that safe, high quality, patient centred care is provided to all within West Moreton Health.

In the role of Principal House Officer/Registrar 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.

Temporary Full-time opportunity to 31 January 2027!

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 secure 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.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health The key responsibilities of the role include





- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values.
- Provide direct patient care as rostered to the inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Department at our Rural Facilities (CSCF Level 2).
- Provide leadership of the multidisciplinary team to improve care by being a role model, reviewing and developing care process, monitoring emerging issues and leading changes.
- Undertake clinical responsibilities by providing patient care, liaison with other doctors, and hospital for referrals, and maintaining appropriate records and confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

- Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice and/or emergency medicine (particularly hospital-based practice)
- Experience in delivering quality care to inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Department clients 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 ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and to provide leadership within the team.

Mandatory Requirements

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16




- MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible to apply for registration at this level with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Training towards Rural Generalist fellowship completion is highly desirable either via Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
- Minimum requirement – completed three years postgraduate or the equivalent (i.e. if an internship is counted as undergraduate component of a medical degree – this internship can be counted as one postgraduate year).

Why choose us

- Professional development 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.

To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

- WM694437_10 PHO Registrar (Rural Generalist) Laidley (PDF)

West Moreton Health Community Snapshot (PDF)

Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)

📌 PHO / Registrar (Rural Generalist) Laidley
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Laidley