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Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - OrthopaedicsQueensland Health • Rockhampton, QLD, AU
Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Orthopaedics

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Orthopaedics

Queensland Health • Rockhampton, QLD, AU
1 day ago
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Job Description

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Orthopaedics

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Are you an Upper Limb fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon looking for great work, great weather and a life outside the hospital?
\n Join our friendly team of subspecialists at Rockhampton Hospital and help grow orthopaedic services across Central Queensland. Enjoy 300 days of sunshine, minimal traffic, affordable housing and outdoor adventures on your doorstep — fishing, hiking, camping, 4WDing and the Great Barrier Reef.
\n The role offers elective and trauma surgery, clinics, teaching, research and telehealth, with a 1:7 on-call roster. This is a Full Time position however, hours can be negotiated for the right candidate.
\n Competitive regional incentives. Great lifestyle. Brisbane just an hour away.
\n Your next adventure starts here!

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About us:

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We're a friendly, supportive orthopaedic team with a broad mix of subspecialty expertise, including arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, hand, shoulder and spine.

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You'll work alongside 5 senior specialists, an AOA SET trainee, 7 PHOs, 2 RMOs and 4 interns, with an orthogeriatrician and University of Queensland medical students also part of the team.

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With 5 theatres and a procedure room in Rockhampton, plus 3 theatres in Gladstone, there's plenty of opportunity to operate, teach and develop your skills.

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We're big on teamwork, support and having each other's backs — and we're looking forward to welcoming our newest team member.

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About the role:

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  • Operate, consult and keep things moving. Deliver elective and trauma orthopaedics, run clinics and ward rounds, and join the 1:7 consultant on-call roster.
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  • Take orthopaedics beyond the hospital. Get involved in our CQ outreach and telehealth services across Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela, Woorabinda, Capricorn Coast, Barcaldine and Longreach.
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  • Lead, teach and be part of the team. Support junior doctors and trainees, contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement, and work closely with our multidisciplinary teams.
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  • Keep learning and growing. Teach medical students and colleagues, contribute to research, stay on top of CPD and help shape the future of orthopaedic care across Central Queensland.
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About you:

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  • You have MBBS (or equivalent), FRACS in Orthopaedic Surgery, and AHPRA specialist registration or eligibility.
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  • An Upper Limb fellowship is strongly preferred, with solid experience across shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery.
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  • You communicate well, work confidently in a multidisciplinary team, lead patient care and support junior doctors.
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  • Committed to CPD, quality improvement, teaching and research — and keen to help make orthopaedic care even better.
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What we offer:

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Total remuneration value of up to $565,939 p.a. is comprised of:

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  • A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25-L27)
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  • A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18-L25)
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  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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  • 17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits:

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  • Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
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  • Motor Vehicle Allowance
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  • Overtime and on call allowances
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  • Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
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  • Generous Salary Sacrificing
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  • Paid Parental Leave
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  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
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  • Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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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.

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Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026

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