Shape the future of surgical care as Clinical Director of Surgery at Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland's leading 305-bed regional referral hospital. This is a rare opportunity to combine executive leadership with clinical practice, driving the strategic direction of surgical services while mentoring the next generation of surgeons and advancing research, education and innovation.
Enjoy an outstanding remuneration package including 3.6 weeks career development leave, a $22,145 annual professional development allowance, attraction and retention incentives through Granted Private Practice arrangements, and more! If you're ready to leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed regional referral hospital delivering comprehensive specialist and acute healthcare across Central Queensland. Home to a broad range of medical and surgical specialties, including a state-of-the-art Cancer Care Unit, the hospital also hosts visiting tertiary services, ensuring patients can access advanced care closer to home. The accredited Department of Surgery is committed to excellence in specialist training, teaching and research, making it an outstanding environment to develop your career while contributing to high-quality patient care.
About the role:
Lead and inspire the Department of Surgery, setting the clinical vision and driving excellence in surgical care across Central Queensland.
Influence the future of surgical services through strategic leadership, workforce planning, service development and clinical governance.
Mentor and develop the next generation of surgeons by supporting the education, training and supervision of surgical trainees, medical students and medical staff.
Champion a culture of quality, safety,



innovation and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Balance executive leadership with an active clinical practice (minimum 0.5 FTE), providing expert surgical care while shaping the future of surgery across CQ Health
About you:
MBBS (or equivalent) with eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
FRACS-qualified General Surgeon with Specialist registration (or eligibility) through AHPRA.
Commitment to ongoing professional development, including maintaining continuous professional development requirements with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Accredited endoscopic skills are highly desirable.
Proven commitment to leading and participating in an education program for clinical staff, with a demonstrated ability to construct and maintain opportunities for research and education.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $587,506 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)
*****% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
Overtime and on call allowances
Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
Clinical manager allowance
Motor vehicle 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.
Applications close: Monday, 17 August ****
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📌 Clinical Director Of Surgery (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Rockhampton