About the role

Mater Mothers’ Hospital is seeking exceptional Principal House Officers (PHOs) to join our Obstetrics & Gynaecology team in a 12-month maximum term, full-time opportunity commencing in 2027, based in South Brisbane, with opportunities for exposure across both our South Brisbane and Springfield sites.

As Australia’s largest maternity service, Mater Mothers’ Hospital delivers more than 10,000 births each year and provides comprehensive general and specialist gynaecology services. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to further develop your clinical experience within a world-class tertiary maternity environment.

This opportunity is ideal for Medical Officers seeking to expand their experience in Women’s Health prior to progressing into Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology training, General Practice, or Rural Generalist Obstetrics pathways.

You will gain supported exposure across the full scope of obstetrics and gynaecology while working alongside highly experienced multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative and education-focused environment.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

As a Principal House Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while developing your clinical skills across a broad range of Women’s Health services.

Your experience may include:

• Birth Suite and labour ward
• Antenatal Clinic
• Early Pregnancy and Pregnancy Assessment Units
• Caesarean sections
• Obstetric Medicine
• General Gynaecology clinics and theatre
• Advanced Laparoscopy and Adolescent Gynaecology
• Care and management of both high- and low-risk obstetric patients
• Participation in departmental education, audit and research activities

There may also be opportunities to participate in Mater’s Flying O&G Service and gain valuable experience supporting women’s health services in rural settings.

About you

You are a motivated and patient-centred Medical Officer looking to build and strengthen your clinical experience across Obstetrics and Gynaecology within a leading tertiary maternity service.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA
• Demonstrated interest in Women’s Health and Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, education and continuous improvement
• Interest in participating in research, audit and teaching activities

This role has been specifically designed as a career pathway opportunity for Medical Officers wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge and clinical capability across the full scope of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information regarding the role, please contact Erin Wilson : erin.wilson@mater.org.au

Applications close Tuesday the 7th of July – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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