Obstetrics and Gynaecology Principal House Officer

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Principal House Officer

Department of Health - Queensland

Mount Isa, Queensland

Full-time

Remote/On-site: Remote

Shape Women’s Health in the Heart of Outback Queensland!

Join Mount Isa Hospital and contribute to the delivery of high-quality obstetric and gynaecology care across a large and diverse region. This presents an opportunity to expand your clinical experience, refine procedural skills, and positively impact patient outcomes, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, within a forward-thinking team.

About the Role

As a member of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Mount Isa Hospital, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centred care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while developing your clinical and procedural expertise in a regional context.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality clinical care across obstetrics and gynaecology services, encompassing antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care.
• Collaborating with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
• Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement, and audit activities to enhance service delivery.
• Developing and maintaining clinical skills, including opportunities in ultrasound and procedural training.

Working With Us

• Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package is offered, with a base salary ranging between $5,258.70 to $5,775.70 per fortnight (L4-L7).
• Superannuation: A generous employer contribution of 12.75% to superannuation.
• Professional Development: An allowance and leave of 1.6 weeks per annum for professional development.
• Inaccessibility Incentive: An annual payment of $34,500, half paid upon completion of each six (6) months of service without pro rata entitlement.
• Vocational Training Subsidy: Entitlement to a Vocational Training Subsidy of $3,762.00 per annum if enrolled in a vocational training program.
• Accommodation: Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation.
• Relocation: Assistance with travel and relocation expenses, to be negotiated following appointment.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences are mandatory.
• A C Class Motor Vehicle Licence is required.
• Pre-employment screening, including Criminal History checks, will be conducted for the successful applicant.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) provides public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and delivering high-quality, accessible, and effective healthcare for all.

Unique Locations

• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural, and remote $$$ incentives

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly, offering a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will experience the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, a rural/urban community, and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application/interview preparation.

Contact: Sarah Hetherton on (07) •••• •243.

Applications close: Thursday, 30 July 2026.