About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is Central Queensland's 305-bed referral hospital, delivering a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and emergency services to communities across the region. Supported by visiting tertiary specialists and contemporary facilities, the hospital provides high-quality, complex care close to home.
The Orthoraedics service operates within a busy surgical environment featuring four operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a six-bed Intensive Care Unit, managing a high volume of both elective and emergency procedures. Accredited for specialist training and actively involved in teaching and research, the service is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and developing the future orthopaedic workforce.
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About the role:
Lead the Orthopaedics service across Central Queensland Health, driving clinical excellence, innovation and outstanding patient outcomes.
Provide strategic and operational leadership while fostering a culture of safety, quality improvement and continuous service development.
Mentor, educate and supervise medical staff, trainees and students, supporting workforce capability and future specialist development.
Balance executive leadership with a minimum 0.5 FTE clinical workload, maintaining an active role in specialist orthopaedic care.
Shape orthopaedic services across multiple CQ Health facilities, ensuring accessible, high-quality care that meets the needs of Central Queensland communities.
About you:
MBBS or equivalent qualification with eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Specialist registration (or eligibility) in Orthopaedics with AHPRA, including Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
Commitment to ongoing professional development, including enrolment and maintenance of an appropriate Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.
Passion for education, research and workforce development, with experience mentoring, teaching and supporting the next generation of clinicians.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $529,246 p.a. is comprised of:
A salary rate between $ $265,550 - $281,545 p.a. (L25 - L27)
A salary rate between $222,059 - $257,932 p.a. (L18 - L24)
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
Motor vehicle allowance
Clinical manager allowance
Overtime and on call allowances
Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
Generous Salary Sacrificing
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [email protected]
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6G687289
Applications close: Monday, 17 August 2026
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