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 & Benefits

Total 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 Chance?

- 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

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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📌 Staff Specialist - General Surgery (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Rockhampton Regional