About the role

Mater Health is currently seeking a full-time Principal House Officer - Orthopaedics, to work across our Mater Hospital Campus’ (Mater Hospital Brisbane and Mater Hospital Springfield). This role will be a 6 month program.

Salary range: $67.51 - $74.14 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Role specific expectations

• Attendance to OPD and OT sessions as scheduled, including ward rounds
• Maintenance of a safe clinical environment within the Orthopaedics Department.
• Application of best practice principles in the care of patients requiring surgical attention.
• Provision of a learning and nurturing environment for Interns, JHOs & SHOs
• Participation in audit activities & quality management initiatives within the department
• Clearly document all findings, results and orders for patients in the medical record and to adequately identify such entries.
• Ensure that all results of investigations when available are presented to the Consultant at the earliest opportunity consistent with optimal patient care.
• Have and maintain a good working knowledge of their patient's medical and social situation and to convey any significant information to the Consultant at the earliest opportunity, consistent with optimal patient care.
• Enrol with appropriate organisations for specific training, attend necessary training programs, ensure assessment forms are completed by Supervisors of Training and liaise with the Supervisor of Training to meet any assessment requirements of Training in Surgery.

• Maintaining a professional standard of conduct when dealing with patients and staff.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records for assigned patients.
• Maintain a close association especially in relation to the care of assigned patients with nursing staff and liaise with Allied Health professionals as clinically appropriate, passing information to and from their consultant as required.
• Provide after-hours on call when rostered on and sharing the rotations fairly between other PHOs/Registrars within the Orthopaedic Unit
• Provide clinical learning and teaching for Interns, JHOs and SHOs.
• Follow the policies and procedures developed for patient care by the Acute Surgical area.
• Comply with human resource management issues including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination as applied in the working environment.

About you

• Registration as a medical practitioner without conditions, with the Medical Board of Queensland.
• In approved circumstances, eligibility for registration, with conditions, as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Queensland which must be produced at the commencement of employment.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 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 DOUN@mater.org.au

Applications close Thursday 1st of October 2026–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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