Principal House Officer - General Surgery

Ready to make a meaningful impact in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital? Join the team at Mater Hospital Springfield and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for General Surgery Principal House Officers to join us in a maximum term suitable for candidates already in Australia and available for a prompt commencement, full time role for 12 months in 2026. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater’s newest public hospital, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency, and surgical services, it is set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary Range

$65.53 – $71.98 per hour plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]

What you’ll be doing

Surgical PHOs are expected to provide care for General Surgery and associated specialty patients at Mater Hospital Springfield and potentially Mater Hospital Brisbane.

The successful applicant should be competent at history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting appropriate investigations, implementing management plans and conducting minor surgical procedures with consultant supervision.

You should be aware of quality and safety practices relevant to a Surgical Department.

About you

To be considered for the position applicants must 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 (ideally 3)
• Experience within a surgical department in an acute hospital setting.

Why join us?

Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] 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 28th of June 2026. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/group/mission/reconciliation].