Registrar / Principal House Officer (Orthopaedics)

About us:

The Orthopaedic team comprises the Clinical Director, 5.4 FTE Staff Specialist / Senior Medical Officer (SMO), with subspeciality interests of arthroplasty, sports, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, spine and hands. We have one AOA SET trainee, 7 principal house officers (PHO's), 2 resident medical officers (RMO's) and 4 interns. Medical students from the University of Queensland rotate through the Department. We also have an Orthogeriatrician working alongside us. Orthopaedic patients are admitted to the 44-bed surgical ward. Our theatre complex comprises 5 operating theatres and 1 procedure room in Rockhampton and 3 operating theatres in Gladstone. We provide telehealth consultations to Gladstone, Emerald and various other small regional / rural hospitals. The Orthopaedic unit places significant emphasis on working as a cohesive supportive team and we look forward to welcoming the successful candidate into our work family.

About the role:

The role is to assist the Director, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons and other Senior Medical Staff, in a variety of Orthopaedic services such as elective operating, general and specialist trauma operating, elective and fracture clinics, teaching, contribution towards regular audit, M&M and departmental research.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of MBBS or equivalent to enable registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at Level 3 supervision.
  • If qualifications were obtained outside Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with the appropriate supervision level and provide the following:
  • Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language test results within the last year.
  • Evidence of successful completion AMC MCQ (part 1) examination.
  • Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Current AHPRA general registration and a minimum of two years practice within the Australian healthcare system is preferred.
  • Experience and qualifications in Orthopaedics is well regarded.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $177,969 p.a. (L9) is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $134,489 - $147,585 p.a. (L4-L7)
• A salary rate between $134,489 - $155,125 p.a. (L4-L9)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1 week p.a.)
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A674156.

 Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

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