ED PHO | Cairns Hospital, QLD | $1,005.82/Day

Healthcare Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 332,000 - 443,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodation covered

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Emergency Department Principal House Officers (PHOs) for locum opportunities at Cairns Hospital, Queensland. The role entails ED PHO duties in a busy regional hospital, with mixed shift patterns and available date ranges through early 2027.

Travel and accommodation are provided subject to hospital approval. Shifts are mixed; candidates must hold AHPRA registration and be able to work a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Relevant Emergency Department experience at PHO level.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to work a rotating roster of mixed shifts.
• Availability for one of the advertised periods.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department PHO duties at Cairns Hospital.
• Rotating shifts across a mixed roster as required.

Skills

Emergency department experience

PHO registration

Job description

Location

Work Type

Casual/Locum/Contract

Listed

November 8, 2026

Emergency Department PHO | Cairns Hospital, QLD Healthcare Australia (HCA)is seeking experienced Emergency Department Principal House Officers (PHOs) for locum opportunities at Cairns Hospital, Queensland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy regional referral hospital while enjoying everything Tropical North Queensland has to offer.

• Role: Emergency Department PHO
• Shifts: Mixed shifts

Available Dates:

• 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027
• 30 November 2026 - 31 January 2027
• 21 December 2026 - 31 January 2027

Travel & Accommodation: Covered subject to hospital approval.
Requirements

• Relevant Emergency Department experience at PHO level
• Current AHPRA registration
• Ability to work a rotating roster of mixed shifts
• Availability for one of the advertised periods

Why Work with Healthcare Australia?
Healthcare Australia provides access to locum opportunities across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia, with dedicated recruitment support throughout your placement.

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