*The Role An opportunity has become available for several Principal House Officer - Critical Care (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Have high level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and history

Attend to the management of inpatients and outpatients within the Departments of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Medicine

Provide teaching to junior medical staff and medical students on both a formal and informal basis

Assist the development and continuing operation of quality assurance programmes

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B

Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required

Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Criminal History Screening will be required for recent employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Salary

Temporary full time (Two positions, up to 12 months)





Base salary ranging from $5,284.20 - $6,109.30 per fortnight

About Us

This role will work directly with Operating theatre, Intensive Care and Emergency Department Nursing Teams, Anaesthetic Health Practitioners, Allied Health, Administration Team, Registrars, Fellows and Residents in both an outpatient and ward setting.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts

Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities

Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 26 October 2026.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC694660

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📌 Principal House Officer - Critical Care (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast