Staff Specialist - General Surgery

Consultant General SurgeonRockhampton Hospital | Central Queensland Permanent Full-Time Opportunity | Major Regional Referral Centre | Remuneration up to $562,473 p.a.

The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join the surgical team at Rockhampton Hospital, the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the region's principal referral centre.
Working alongside the Director of Surgery, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality General Surgery services across Central Queensland, managing a broad range of acute and elective surgical presentations in both adult and paediatric patients.
This is an excellent opportunity for a General Surgeon seeking clinical variety, teaching, leadership and professional development within a major regional referral service.
About the Department The Department of Surgery operates across:

• Four operating theatres
• Two procedure rooms
• Six-bed Intensive Care / High Dependency Unit
• Consultant-led inpatient and outpatient services
• Operating and endoscopy services
• Surgical outreach services across Central Queensland

The department is accredited for specialist training and has a strong commitment to teaching, research and professional development.
As the region's major surgical referral service, Rockhampton Hospital provides the opportunity to manage a diverse and rewarding surgical caseload while allowing patients to receive specialist care close to home.
The Role Working as part of the senior surgical team, you will:

• Provide consultant General Surgery services
• Manage a broad range of acute and elective surgical conditions
• Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical care
• Undertake operating theatre and endoscopy services within your credentialed scope
• Participate in the after-hours surgical on-call roster
• Provide surgical outreach across Central Queensland
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and surgical trainees
• Contribute to specialist surgical training and education
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Support patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to research and teaching
• Assist with surgical service planning and development
• Provide professional leadership within the department

The role offers excellent clinical variety across adult and paediatric General Surgery, with opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of regional surgical services.
About You To be considered, you will have:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Specialist registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• FRACS in General Surgery, or an equivalent qualification acceptable for Australian specialist registration
• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Demonstrated experience in General Surgery
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to teaching, research and clinical governance

International Medical Graduates with appropriate overseas specialist qualifications are encouraged to enquire regarding RACS assessment and AHPRA registration pathways.
Credentialing & Scope of Practice The successful applicant will undergo the Queensland Health credentialing and scope of clinical practice process.
Your qualifications, experience, certified skills and competencies will determine the scope of clinical practice granted.
Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice are subject to ongoing review, generally on a three-yearly basis.
Remuneration & BenefitsTotal remuneration package up to $562,473 p.a. Salary is dependent on level and experience and includes:

• $265,550 – $281,545 p.a. (L25–L27), or
• $222,059 – $257,932 p.a. (L18–L24)
• 12.75% employer superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Professional Development Leave
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $22,145 p.a. / 3.6 weeks
• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous salary sacrificing arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for teaching, research and professional development

Why Rockhampton? Rockhampton is the regional capital of Central Queensland and provides an excellent combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.
The city offers:

• Affordable housing compared with major metropolitan centres
• Excellent schools and family facilities
• Strong sporting and recreational opportunities
• Cafés, restaurants and local markets
• Easy access to beaches and the Capricorn Coast
• Fishing, boating and outdoor activities
• National parks and spectacular natural landscapes
• A welcoming regional community

Rockhampton also provides easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and Capricorn Coast, making it an excellent base for exploring Central Queensland.
Why Consider This Opportunity? ✔ Consultant General Surgeon
✔ Major regional referral hospital
✔ Largest hospital in Central Queensland
✔ Four operating theatres + two procedure rooms
✔ Six-bed ICU/HDU
✔ Adult & paediatric surgical caseload
✔ Acute & elective surgery
✔ Operating & endoscopy services
✔ Surgical outreach across Central Queensland
✔ Specialist training accredited department
✔ Teaching and research opportunities
✔ Leadership and service development
✔ Remuneration up to $562K
✔ 12.75% superannuation
✔ Professional development allowance
✔ On-call and overtime opportunities
✔ Salary packaging
✔ Excellent regional Queensland lifestyle
Apply Now This is an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant General Surgeon to join a major regional surgical service with significant clinical variety, specialist training, teaching and leadership opportunities.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, remuneration, credentialing, RACS assessment, AHPRA registration and relocation options, contact Sante Recruitment.
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.