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Rotational Resident Medical Officer (RMO) / Principal House Officer (PHO)

The Remote Rotation Program provides early career medical officers with a unique opportunity to develop broad clinical skills across emergency, inpatient and community healthcare settings.

Medical Officer / Principal House Officer | Full time | North West Queensland, QLD Page viewed: times Posted: 29/06/2026

Join North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) as a Rotational Resident Medical Officer (RMO) / Principal House Officer (PHO) and gain hands-on experience across Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Normanton, Mornington Island and Doomadgee. This temporary full-time opportunity (up to 12 months) offers exposure to diverse clinical settings, broad scope generalist practice, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in rural and remote communities while building a strong foundation for your medical career. 

Working with us

Competitive base remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $204,099 (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee) comprising:

- Base salary ranges between $102,059 and $147,008 (L2-L7)

Rent Free Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)

- Up to 6 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with up to 27.5% leave loading when taken

- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%

- Professional Development Allowance

- Inaccessibility and Locality Allowances

- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options 

- Plus more 

Requirements

- The position requires the incumbent to have obtained a degree qualification from a recognized tertiary institution and hold Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia

- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences

- To be "on-call" or participate in shift rosters is a requirement of the position

- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence

- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks

- 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

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026. 

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