This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About us:

The Orthopaedic team comprises the Clinical Director, Staff Specialists, Senior Medical Officer, an AOA SET trainee, Principal House Officers, 2 Resident Medical Officers and Interns. Medical students from the University of Queensland rotate through the Department and we have an Orthogeriatrician working alongside us.

Our theatre complex comprises 5 operating theatres and 1 procedure room in Rockhampton and 3 operating theatres in Gladstone. We provide telehealth consultations to other various facilities. 

About the role:

Join our friendly team of Orthopaedic surgeons at Rockhampton Hospital and contribute to our Orthopaedic service for the Central Queensland community. With competitive salary, excellent schools, a multitude of sports clubs, reasonably priced housing, Brisbane only an hour's flight away, Rockhampton offers a fantastic location to progress your career.

You will assist the Director, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons and other Senior Medical Staff, in a variety of Orthopaedic services such as elective operating, general and specialist trauma operating, elective and fracture clinics, teaching, contribution towards regular audit, M&M and departmental research.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board at Level 3 supervision.
  • If qualifications were obtained outside Australia please review the role description to find out the requirements.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of $169,083 p.a. is comprised of:

• Salary between $125,808 - $145,865 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C552721.

Applications close: Tuesday, 30 April 2024.