Orthopaedic Surgeon

Consultant Orthopaedic SurgeonMajor Coastal Regional Referral Hospital | QueenslandOperative Volume. Trauma Exposure. Coastal Lifestyle. An exceptional opportunity exists for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a major regional referral hospital in Queensland, delivering specialist orthopaedic services to a large and growing coastal population.

This is an ideal position for a surgeon seeking a rewarding mix of elective orthopaedics and acute trauma within a modern hospital environment that offers excellent operative exposure, strong multidisciplinary support, and genuine work-life balance.

Whether you are an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon or an international specialist pursuing specialist recognition in Australia, this role offers long-term career stability within a well-established and expanding service.

The Opportunity Join a high-performing Orthopaedic Department providing comprehensive surgical services across a large regional catchment.

As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, You Will

• Deliver specialist elective and emergency orthopaedic services
• Manage acute trauma and fracture presentations
• Participate in consultant on-call and trauma rosters
• Perform a broad range of orthopaedic procedures
• Work closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU, Anaesthetics, and Rehabilitation services
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development
• Support and mentor junior medical staff and trainees

This role offers an excellent balance of operative workload, trauma exposure, and clinical leadership opportunities.

The Hospital This major regional referral hospital serves as a key healthcare hub for Queensland's coastal and surrounding rural communities.

The Hospital Provides

• Comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare services
• Modern operating theatres and procedural facilities
• Busy Emergency Department generating significant trauma exposure
• Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Services
• Comprehensive Surgical and Medical Specialties
• Strong multidisciplinary support services

The Orthopaedic Department is well supported and continues to experience growing demand across both elective and trauma services.

Orthopaedic Services The Department Provides

• Elective Orthopaedic Surgery
• Regional Trauma and Fracture Management
• 24/7 Acute Orthopaedic Admissions
• Peri-operative and Surgical Governance Programs
• Integration with Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
• Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Pathways

The combination of elective and emergency workload provides excellent procedural diversity and professional satisfaction.

Why Join This Service?

• Major regional referral centre
• High operative volume
• Strong trauma caseload
• Modern theatre infrastructure
• Established consultant team
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Long-term career stability
• Opportunities for service development and leadership

International Surgeons Encouraged To Apply Applications Are Welcomed From

• FRACS-qualified Orthopaedic Surgeons
• International specialists pursuing Australian specialist recognition
• Surgeons assessed by RACS as Substantially Comparable
• Surgeons assessed by RACS as Partially Comparable

Comprehensive Support Can Be Provided For

• RACS Specialist Assessment pathways
• AHPRA registration
• Visa sponsorship requirements
• Relocation assistance

Lifestyle & Location Located within one of Queensland's attractive coastal regional centres, this position offers an enviable lifestyle that combines professional opportunity with exceptional natural surroundings.

Enjoy

• Warm climate year-round
• Beautiful beaches and waterfront living
• Easy access to national parks and outdoor recreation
• Affordable housing options
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Modern infrastructure and amenities
• Short commute times and genuine work-life balance

This is an outstanding opportunity to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle without compromising on surgical complexity or career progression.

Requirements Applicants Should Possess

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedic Surgery, or equivalent specialist qualification
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
• Demonstrated expertise in elective and trauma orthopaedic surgery
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care

Why Apply? ✔ Major regional referral hospital

✔ High elective and trauma workload

✔ Modern operating theatres and facilities

✔ Strong multidisciplinary support

✔ Coastal Queensland lifestyle

✔ Visa sponsorship and specialist pathway support available

✔ Long-term consultant career opportunity

Take the next step in your Orthopaedic Surgery career and enjoy the rare combination of surgical diversity, professional support, and an exceptional Queensland coastal lifestyle.