PGY2 and 3
PGY2 are often referred to as Junior House Officers (JHO) and PGY3 as Senior House Officers (SHO).
Applications
View future application dates and the recruitment and selection process stages.
All applications are through the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) campaign.
Positions
PGY2
- Emergency Medicine
- General Medicine – available as:
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Respiratory / Cardiology
- Surgery – available as:
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Orthopaedics
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation and Geriatric Medicine
- Rehabilitation Medicine (Brighton)
- Interim Care (Brighton)
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Medical Imaging (5 weeks)
- Oncology
- Anaesthetics/Intensive Care Unit
- Mental Health (Community)
- Rural Medicine (5 or 10 weeks)
- Internal relief (10 weeks)
PGY3
We currently offer dedicated Senior House Officer positions in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Anaesthetics/Intensive Care, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. These positions assist in preparation for PGY3 stepping into the posts of Principal House Officer (non-accredited trainees) as per chosen career pathways. Medical Workforce will touch base with you during your PGY2 year with regards to these positions, however you are welcome to contact Medical Workforce at any time for further information on these positions.
Education
- Weekly medical education programs for interns, junior doctors, registrars and consultants linked to your continued professional development.
- Skills Development Centre on-site.
- A strong educational and training ethos.
- Weekly Junior Doctor Professional Development Program—a program that runs over 2 years, delivering PGY2 and PGY3 level education.
- Weekly grand rounds (accredited with RACGP and ACEM for CPD points).
Requirements
We recruit Junior House Officers and Senior House Officers using a merit-based selection process which includes assessment of:
- your curriculum vitae via an online application
- two referee reports
- interview.
Frequently asked questions
You will be employed by Metro North at a primary allocation hospital. You may spend the whole year at your primary allocation hospital or you make request to rotate to other Metro North Hospitals. Any such requests will be accommodated as far as possible.
While research is highly regarded, the application process is designed to acknowledge a wide range of achievements, not just academic or medical based. We encourage you to list all of your achievements, both personal and professional.
No. If you are not invited for an interview, this does not mean you have been unsuccessful.
Employment conditions
- Award conditions apply – 76 working hours per fortnight with a minimum of ten hours’ time off between shifts.
- 5 weeks annual leave for Interns, Junior House Officers (JHOs) and Senior House Officers (SHOs)
- 1 week of professional development leave for JHOs/SHOs
- Salary packaging option.
Contact us
Medical Workforce Coordinator
Kirsten Mitchell
Phone: (07) 3883 7287
Email: Kirsten.Mitchell@health.qld.gov.au
Director Medical Workforce and Education
Cate Duggan
Phone: (07) 3883 7225
Email: Cate.Duggan@health.qld.gov.au