We are seeking a Principal House Officer in General Medicine to practice at Mater Hospital Brisbane and Mater Springfield.  This full-time position is available to start as soon as possible until 31st of January 2027.

We are seeking enthusiastic doctors who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. In this role, you will gain experience across a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical services. You will be expected to manage patients independently, under appropriate consultant supervision, including during after-hours and night shifts.

The position is primarily based at Mater Hospital Brisbane with the opportunity to rotate through our brand-new facility at Mater Hospital Springfield.

Salary range: $65.53 - $71.98 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

PHOs are expected to manage inpatients and outpatients across a variety of Internal Medical units. The successful applicant should be competent at history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate investigations and implementing appropriate management plans, with Consultant supervision.  The successful applicant should be aware of quality and safety practices relevant to Internal Medicine. The position may include relief/night shifts and working at secondment sites.

Provide patient assessment and management in consultation with the treating consultant. This will involve attending acute and elective admissions under the team during normal working hours, review of inpatients and participating in ward rounds with consultants and outpatient clinics. It may include:

• formulating plans of management and implementing the decisions of senior medical staff on patient care
• determining, instigating, and following up appropriate investigations
• performing procedures within your capabilities
• coordinating appropriate consultation with other specialty departments and services
• interacting with other health professionals, including nursing and allied health staff, in provision of ongoing clinical care to patients
• maintaining the patient clinical record and ensuring appropriate and timely communication to other health care providers and carers to ensure ongoing patient care post hospital stay.
• Provide supervision, feedback, teaching and support to junior medical staff and medical students. This includes serving as a professional role model for junior medical staff and students by demonstration of appropriate behaviour and attitude.
• Communicate with patients and their families, where appropriate, about the patient’s diagnosis and management.
• Development of professional knowledge and skills through active involvement in the educational programs of the hospital, network, and RACP, which may include attendance at tutorials, workshops and training courses, participation and presentation at hospital grand rounds, and other workplace-based training activities.
• Participate in research activities of the clinical unit to which you are attached.  Participate in quality improvement activities such as audit and peer review, patient safety initiatives and reporting of clinical incidents.

About you

To be considered for the position applicants should have:

• General medical registration with AHPRA, or at least 12 months of practice in Australia or a region of Competent Authority as determined by AHPRA
• At least 2 years postgraduate experience
• Experience in hospital-based internal medicine.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close on the 21st April 2026.  Please contact Dr Prue Hogg Director of Physician Education prue.hogg@mater.org.au

Please note, we may contact and interview applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Candidates may be required to complete criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks as part of employment with Mater.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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