About us

We're a friendly, supportive orthopaedic team with a broad mix of subspecialty expertise, including arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, hand, shoulder and spine.

You'll work alongside 5 senior specialists, an AOA SET trainee, 7 PHOs, 2 RMOs and 4 interns, with an orthogeriatrician and University of Queensland medical students also part of the team.

With 5 theatres and a procedure room in Rockhampton, plus 3 theatres in Gladstone, there's plenty of opportunity to operate, teach and develop your skills.

We're big on teamwork, support and having each other's backs — and we're looking forward to welcoming our newest team member.

About the role

- Operate, consult and keep things moving. Deliver elective and trauma orthopaedics, run clinics and ward rounds, and join the 1:7 consultant on-call roster.

- Take orthopaedics beyond the hospital. Get involved in our CQ outreach and telehealth services across Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela, Woorabinda, Capricorn Coast, Barcaldine and Longreach.

- Lead, teach and be part of the team. Support junior doctors and trainees, contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement, and work closely with our multidisciplinary teams.

- Keep learning and growing. Teach medical students and colleagues, contribute to research, stay on top of CPD and help shape the future of orthopaedic care across Central Queensland.

About you

- You have MBBS (or equivalent), FRACS in Orthopaedic Surgery, and AHPRA specialist registration or eligibility.

- An Upper Limb fellowship is strongly preferred, with solid experience across shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery.

- You communicate well, work confidently in a multidisciplinary team, lead patient care and support junior doctors.

- Committed to CPD,



quality improvement, teaching and research — and keen to help make orthopaedic care even better.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $565,939 p.a. is comprised of:

- A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25-L27)

- A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18-L25)

- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

- Career development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)

- Motor Vehicle 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.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

- Your current CV or resume, including referees.

- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

- Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [email protected]

- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692661

Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Further information

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Orthopaedics (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton