*About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an significant role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: 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 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)

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) RK6I692851

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist - General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton