Principal House Officer (Orthopaedics)

About this role

About the work unit / facility

The Orthopaedics Surgical Service Group at Townsville University Hospital provides comprehensive orthopaedic care across a wide range of conditions and patient groups. As Northern Australia's largest tertiary referral hospital, the unit delivers high-quality clinical services, supports regional and remote centres, and fosters a strong teaching and research culture.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering world-class care through advanced surgical services and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Career Growth: Access to structured training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within Queensland Health.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside dedicated colleagues in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Work/Life Balance: Live in a vibrant regional centre with access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $4966.90 – $5758.70 per fortnight (L4 – L9).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
• Professional development assistance – allowance, Vocational Training Subsidy (if applicable), PD leave, and exam leave

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Principal House Officer (Orthopaedics), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, supervising junior doctors, and contributing to education and research. This role offers significant autonomy, exposure to diverse clinical cases, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Proof of qualification and registration with the appropriate authority.
• Evidence of vaccination or immunity for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and patient safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in cross-cultural settings.
• A probationary period may apply.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV668595