Mater
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Salary
A$66 - A$72 / HOUR
Provide comprehensive care for General Surgery and associated specialty patients at Mater Hospital Springfield and potentially Mater Hospital Brisbane. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, ordering investigations, and performing minor surgical procedures under consultant supervision.
Applicants must have general medical registration with AHPRA and at least 2 to 3 years of postgraduate experience. Experience within a surgical department in an acute hospital setting is required.
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.
$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
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.
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.
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].
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