About the role
Mater Mothers Hospital South Brisbane is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal House Officer to join the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology team in a 6 Month Max Term full-time position, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months.
As Queensland’s largest maternity provider, Mater Mothers Hospital delivers more than 11,000 babies each year and leads the state in publicly funded gynaecology services. This is a unique opportunity to work within a high-volume, tertiary setting offering exceptional clinical exposure.
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
In this position, you will gain broad, supported exposure across the full scope of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This role has been specifically designed to support PHOs preparing for specialist training with RANZCOG, while also providing a strong foundation for Medical Officers seeking to build experience in Women’s Health prior to General Practice or specialist pathways.
You will develop your clinical skills across a diverse range of settings, including:
You will be involved in the care and management of both routine and high-risk obstetric patients, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to departmental audits, education and research activities, helping to further develop your clinical knowledge and professional practice.
About you
You bring a collaborative approach to patient care, communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Erin Wilson, Deputy Director Obstetrics & Gynaecology, on 07 3163 1594.
Applications close on the 3rd of June 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).
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The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
