InternJunior House Officer

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking motivated and compassionate Junior House Officers (JHOs) to join our team. This opportunity is offered as a 12-month maximum-term contract working full time hours commencing in January 2027.

As a JHO you will provide high-quality clinical care to patients under the supervision and guidance of Consultants and Senior Medical Staff while further developing your medical knowledge clinical skills and professional experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful applicant may also have the opportunity to undertake a rotation with the North West Hospital and Health Service at Mount Isa Hospital providing valuable exposure to rural and remote healthcare settings.

At Mater Private Hospital Townsville JHOs have the opportunity to gain broad clinical experience through rotations across a range of specialty areas including:

• Cardiology
• Emergency Department
• General Medicine (Renal Respiratory Geriatric Neurology Gastroenterology Haematology and Oncology)
• General Surgery (Urology Plastics Gastrointestinal Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Orthopaedics Neurosurgery and Rehabilitation
• Obstetrics Gynaecology and Neonatology

This is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation for your medical career while working within a leading private healthcare provider committed to exceptional patient care and professional development.

Salary: Commensurate with experienceplus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide medical care under the supervision and direction of senior medical staff.
• Initiate and interpret clinical investigations
• Liaise with team members including Allied Health and communicate with patients and their relatives as required
• Prepare for and attend ward rounds.
• Undertake an initial assessment of referred patients and discuss a formulated plan with the consultant and clinical coordinator (when applicable).
• Participate in the discharge planning process and communicate with community providers.
• Provide patient updates and changes to your consultant clinical coordinator/team leader nurse.
  The day-to-day review of patients and safe handover of patient care to after-hours staff.
• Documentation of the patients progress in the patient record.
• Participate in the discharge planning process and communicate with community providers through discharge letters discharge summaries and otherreports as required by the Hospital.
• The provision of assistance in operating theatres

About you

To be considered for a position applicants are required to:

• M.B.B.S. or equivalent from a recognised University accredited by the Australian Medical Council with relevant registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Be eligible for General or Provisional Registration with AHPRA
• Have at least 1-year relevant clinical postgraduate experience
• AMC1 and AMC2 and English certificate - for IMG overseas applicants

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14000 employees 13 facilities and almost 700000 patients cared for each year were committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater our people are at the heart of everything we do. Youll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation education and research creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

Whats in it for you

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare corporate research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support including EAP pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether youre looking to grow your career develop new skills or be part of something meaningful Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact. Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Why move to Townsville

For more information regarding the role please contact - Tilly Wilson Dr Daniel Carroll Sarah Heausler onor

Applications close on Friday 25th September 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 preemployment checks (including criminal history working rights medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe supportive flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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