Lead a high-performing Orthopaedics service delivering specialist care across Central Queensland Health. Based within a busy surgical environment featuring four operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a six-bed Intensive Care Unit, our service manages a diverse mix of elective and emergency cases while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching, research and specialist training.

As the Clinical Director, you'll provide strategic and clinical leadership, mentor the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and drive service innovation and quality improvement, while remaining clinically active. This rewarding prospect is complemented by outstanding benefits, including professional development leave and allowance (3.6 weeks / $22,145 p.a.) and clinical manager and motor vehicle allowances. Don't miss this 3 year opportunity to elevate your skills and leadership.

About us

Rockhampton Hospital is Central Queensland's 305-bed referral hospital, delivering a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and emergency services to communities across the region. Supported by visiting tertiary specialists and contemporary facilities, the hospital provides high-quality, complex care close to home.

The Orthopaedics service operates within a busy surgical environment featuring four operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a six-bed Intensive Care Unit, managing a high volume of both elective and emergency procedures. Accredited for specialist training and actively involved in teaching and research, the service is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and developing the future orthopaedic workforce.

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About the role

- Lead the Orthopaedics service across Central Queensland Health, driving clinical excellence, innovation and outstanding patient outcomes.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership while fostering a culture of safety,



quality improvement and continuous service development.
- Mentor, educate and supervise medical staff, trainees and students, supporting workforce capability and future specialist development.
- Balance executive leadership with a minimum 0.5 FTE clinical workload, maintaining an active role in specialist orthopaedic care.
- Shape orthopaedic services across multiple CQ Health facilities, ensuring accessible, high-quality care that meets the needs of Central Queensland communities.

About you

- MBBS or equivalent qualification with eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Specialist registration (or eligibility) in Orthopaedics with AHPRA, including Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, including enrolment and maintenance of an appropriate Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.
- Passion for education, research and workforce development, with experience mentoring, teaching and supporting the next generation of clinicians.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $529,246 p.a. is comprised of:

- A salary rate between $ $265,550 - $281,545 p.a. (L25 - L27)
- A salary rate between $222,059 - $257,932 p.a. (L18 - L24)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Clinical manager allowance
- Overtime and on call allowances
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
- 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.

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📌 Clinical Director of Orthopaedics (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Rockhampton Regional