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About us:

The Orthopaedic team comprises the Clinical Director, 4.25FTE Staff Specialist and 1FTE SMO, with subspeciality interests of arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, shoulder and spine. We have one AOA SET trainee, 7 PHOs, 2 RMOs and 4 interns. Medical students from the University of Queensland rotate through the Department. 

About the role:

The role is to provide specialist upper limb services, elective and trauma, including shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. The successful candidate will work closely with our hand therapy service and physiotherapists. The position includes elective operating, general and specialist trauma operating, elective and fracture clinics, teaching of the AOA trainee and other junior doctors, contribution to audit, M&M and departmental research.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $514,421 (L27) or $470,749 (L24) is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $244,248 - $258,910 (L25-L27) or $204,206 - $237,196 (L18-L24)
• 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) RK4E565506

Applications close: Sunday, 30 June 2024