ENT Principal House Officer: Lead Clinician & Educator

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Leave

Generous Salary Sacrificing

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Rockhampton, QLD, is seeking a Principal House Officer (Ear, Nose and Throat). Deliver high-quality clinical care, assess, diagnose and manage patients from admission through discharge, and work with senior medical staff to coordinate safe, effective care plans.

Join a teaching-focused hospital with links to UQ and CQUniversity, participate in after-hours rosters, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior medical staff and engage in

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and eligible for Medical Board of Australia registration (AHPRA).
• Interest in Otolaryngology (ENT) and willingness to build skills in this field.
• Confident working with patients, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, with strong verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative work across a multidisciplinary team, maintaining clinical records and engaging in teaching and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care: assess, diagnose and manage patients from admission to discharge and follow-up.
• Be a key part of the clinical team: coordinate investigations, admissions, handovers and discharge planning with clear documentation.
• Participate in out-of-hours rosters and contribute to the busy surgical service while learning across cases.
• Teach, supervise and support junior staff and contribute to medical student teaching and CPD.

Skills

ENT interest

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

AHPRA registration

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Rockhampton, QLD, is seeking a Principal House Officer (Ear, Nose and Throat). Deliver high-quality clinical care, assess, diagnose and manage patients from admission through discharge, and work with senior medical staff to coordinate safe, effective care plans.

Join a teaching-focused hospital with links to UQ and CQUniversity, participate in after-hours rosters, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior medical staff and engage in