Consultant General SurgeonRockhampton Hospital | Central QueenslandPermanent Full-Time Opportunity | Major Regional Referral Centre | Remuneration up to $562,473 p.a.
The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experiencedConsultant General Surgeonto join the surgical team atRockhampton Hospital, the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the region's principal referral centre.
Working alongside theDirector of Surgery, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality General Surgery services across Central Queensland, managing a broad range ofacute and elective surgical presentations in both adult and paediatric patients.
This is an excellent chance for a General Surgeon seekingclinical variety, teaching, leadership and professional developmentwithin 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 isaccredited for specialist trainingand has a strong commitment toteaching, 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 acrossadult 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 regardingRACS assessment and AHPRA registration pathways.
Credentialing & Scope of Practice
The successful applicant will undergo the Queensland Healthcredentialing 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 athree-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)
*****% 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 theregional capital of Central Queenslandand 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 theSouthern Great Barrier Reef and Capricorn Coast, making it an excellent base for exploring Central Queensland.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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
*****% 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)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Rockhampton