Principal House Officer (Ear, Nose and Throat)

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

Principal House Officer (Ear, Nose and Throat)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Rockhampton Hospital is the heart of specialist healthcare in Central Queensland.

Our 305-bed hospital provides comprehensive care to Rockhampton and the wider CQ region, supported by hospitals in Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon, Biloela and surrounding rural communities.

With state-of-the‑art cancer services, four operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a 6-bed ICU/HDU, we deliver a wide range of specialist medical and surgical care.

We're also passionate about teaching, training and growing our future workforce, with strong links to UQ and CQUniversity and accredited training across multiple specialties.

Great care. Great training. Right here in Central Queensland.

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the heart of specialist healthcare in Central Queensland.

Our 305-bed hospital provides comprehensive care to Rockhampton and the wider CQ region, supported by hospitals in Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon, Biloela and surrounding rural communities.

With state-of-the‑art cancer services, four operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a 6-bed ICU/HDU, we deliver a wide range of specialist medical and surgical care.

We're also passionate about teaching, training and growing our future workforce, with strong links to UQ and CQUniversity and accredited training across multiple specialties.

Great care. Great training. Right here in Central Queensland.

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality clinical care. Assess, diagnose and manage patients throughout their hospital journey, from admission and investigation through to treatment, discharge and follow-up. Work closely with senior medical staff to develop and coordinate safe, effective care plans.
• Be a key part of the clinical team. Collaborate with Staff Specialists, Registrars, junior doctors and inpatient teams to ensure seamless patient care. Coordinate investigations, admissions, handovers and discharge planning, while maintaining clear, accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
• Get involved across the service. Participate in the out-of-hours, night and weekend roster, contribute to clinical meetings and support the day-to-day delivery of a busy surgical service. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of patients and clinical presentations.
• Teach, lead and keep learning. Support and supervise junior medical staff, contribute to undergraduate medical student teaching, present cases at teaching meetings and take an active role in continuing professional development and medical education.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent, eligible for Medical Board of Australia registration, with current AHPRA registration. At least 2 years' Australian healthcare experience is a plus!
• Bring clinical experience and a genuine interest in Otolaryngology (ENT), with a desire to build your skills and broaden your experience.
• Confident working with patients, families and colleagues from all backgrounds, with strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. You'll also bring a sharp eye for reviewing and improving patient care.
• Work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team, keep your clinical records on point, and get involved in teaching, professional development and lifelong learning.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $169, 389 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $137,861 - $151,417 p.a. (L4 – L7)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1 week p.a.)
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 November 2026