About the Role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking Principal House Officers (PHOs) to join our brand-new Public Emergency Department on a maximum-term contract until 01/02/27 with the possibility of extension at 38 hours per week. Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the establishment and growth of a modern emergency service within a rapidly expanding community in Southeast Queensland. You will grow as a clinician in a high-acuity, supportive and forward-thinking environment, with strong consultant presence, structured education and genuine mentorship.

As a developing service within the Mater network, Springfield Emergency will offer broad exposure across general emergency medicine with strong links to Mater’s tertiary services.

This is an exciting prospect to help shape the culture, systems and clinical standards of a new Emergency Department from its early stages.

About You

You will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in emergency care and professional development.

Essential Criteria

- MBBS or equivalent

- Minimum three (3) years post-registration experience

- Current AHPRA registration

- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality emergency care and ongoing clinical learning

Desirable

- Prior Emergency Medicine experience

- Experience at PHO or Registrar level in acute care specialties

Applicants from other acute specialties seeking transition into Emergency Medicine are encouraged to apply.





What you'll be doing

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Assessment and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department

- Development and implementation of clinical management plans

- Selection and coordination of appropriate investigations

- Ongoing patient review and safe clinical handover

- Accurate and timely documentation in the patient record

- Preparation of discharge letters and clinical summaries

- Participation in quality improvement and clinical governance activities

- Supervision and support of junior medical staff

- Contribution to departmental education and teaching programs

About Mater Hospital Springfield – Public Emergency

Mater Hospital Springfield is a contemporary public hospital serving one of Queensland’s fastest growing regions within the City of Ipswich.

The Emergency Department will provide:

- Comprehensive emergency care to a diverse and growing community

- Strong consultant FACEM presence

- Modern resuscitation facilities and purpose-built clinical spaces

- Integration within the broader Mater Health network

- Access to tertiary referral pathways where required

- Structured weekly protected teaching time

- A culture that prioritises teamwork, education and clinical excellence

Springfield offers clinicians the opportunity to work in a dynamic suburban setting while remaining closely connected to Mater’s established tertiary services.

Why join us?

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