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 prospect 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: * Professional 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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📌 Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Orthopaedics (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton Regional