We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and training services to connect doctors with positions that align with their long-term career goals. Our understanding of College pathways and training structures allows us to guide you clearly through the next stage of your development. The Role
JPS Medical Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from Orthopaedic Registrars looking to develop their surgical experience in a high-volume regional service.
This role offers broad exposure across trauma and elective orthopaedics within a supportive consultant-led team. You'll work alongside experienced orthopaedic surgeons with subspecialty interests including arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, spine and hand surgery, gaining experience across a diverse case mix while contributing to inpatient, outpatient and theatre services. The department also supports telehealth outreach to surrounding regional and rural communities, providing exposure to a broad referral population.
For eligible international medical graduates, this health service is also an AMC-accredited Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) provider, making it an attractive option for doctors pursuing general registration through the Standard Pathway.
The Hospital
This major regional referral hospital is the principal acute facility for Central Queensland, providing comprehensive specialist services across medical, surgical and critical care disciplines.
- 305-bed referral hospital.
- Comprehensive orthopaedic service supported by subspecialist consultants.
- Dedicated 44-bed surgical ward.
- Five operating theatres plus procedure facilities.
- University teaching environment with medical student involvement.
- Outreach and telehealth services supporting regional and rural communities.
Training & Development The department provides an environment focused on registrar development through close consultant supervision and exposure to a wide spectrum of orthopaedic presentations.
Training opportunities include:
- Broad trauma and elective orthopaedic experience.
- Exposure to arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, spine and hand surgery.
- Direct supervision from an experienced consultant group.
- Opportunity to work alongside an AOA SET trainee and established orthopaedic team.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration, including orthogeriatric services.
- Teaching environment with university affiliation.
- Suitable environment for eligible IMGs seeking employment within an AMC-accredited Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) health service.
Why Consider This Role
- High-volume regional referral practice with varied orthopaedic pathology.
- Solid consultant access across multiple subspecialties.
- Broad operative and perioperative exposure.
- AMC-accredited WBA health service for eligible international medical graduates.
- Opportunity to develop within a collaborative regional surgical department.
- Excellent lifestyle with easy access to beaches, national parks and outdoor recreation.
The Location
Enjoy the benefits of a relaxed regional Queensland lifestyle without sacrificing professional development. Affordable housing, short commutes and proximity to the Capricorn Coast provide an outstanding balance between career progression and time outside work, with excellent fishing, boating and outdoor activities all within easy reach. Requirements
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
- Recent Orthopaedic Surgery experience at Registrar or equivalent level.
- Demonstrated commitment to surgical training and professional development.
- Professional references.
International Medical Graduates assessed as partially or substantially comparable are encouraged to make contact. Apply Now!
For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact:
Ashleigh Mair – JPS Medical Recruitment
0456 169 ***
@jpsrecruit.com.au
If this role is not suitable but you would like to explore other full-time opportunities, please get in touch. For doctors specifically interested in locum Orthopaedic Surgery opportunities, I can also arrange an introduction to our specialist Locum team.