Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist - General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery)
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD
Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an key role in achieving the objectivesset out in our Destination ****: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders
Department of Surgery
The Rockhampton Hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by a 6 bed Intensive Care Unit High Dependency Unit (ICU/HDU). The Department is accredited for specialist training and is heavily involved in teaching and research.
About us
Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectivesset out in our Destination ****: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders
About the role
Deliver high-quality general surgery care across acute and elective adult and paediatric conditions, including inpatient, outpatient, operating and endoscopy services, with consideration of subspecialty expertise.
Support surgical services across CQ Health, contributing to a coordinated, multi-site service through clinical outreach and telehealth clinics across Central Queensland, alongside participation in the on-call roster.
Provide clinical leadership and supervision, supporting surgical trainees, junior medical staff,



students and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to effective day-to-day service management.
Drive quality, safety and service improvement through clinical audit, research, evidence-based practice, service planning and active participation in relevant committees.
About you
Hold specialist qualifications and registration, including MBBS (or equivalent), eligibility for General Surgery specialist registration with AHPRA (generally FRACS) and ongoing CME participation.
Demonstrate broad general surgery expertise, with significant clinical experience across a range of procedures, a commitment to upper GI endoscopy and desirable subspecialty experience.
Lead safe, coordinated patient care, with the ability to manage assessment, admission, ongoing treatment, transfer and discharge across multidisciplinary settings.
Demonstrate strong leadership and communication, supporting collaborative service delivery, effective clinical documentation and high-quality emergency and routine patient care.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $564,939 p.a. is comprised of:
A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18 – L24)
A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25 – L27)
*****% 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.
Applications close: Sunday, 1 November ****
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📌 Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist - General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton