Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Subspecialty role in arthroplasty and sports knee surgery with exposure to both elective and trauma work.
  • Join a supportive multidisciplinary team with strong teaching, research, and trainee supervision opportunities.
  • Work across a well-equipped regional network with modern theatres and outreach services.

Where you’ll be working
You will be part of a large regional referral hospital providing comprehensive specialist services, including a well-established orthopaedic department with subspecialty expertise across multiple areas.

The team includes a mix of senior specialists, trainees, and junior doctors, supported by a dedicated physiotherapy service and orthogeriatric input.

The role offers a balance of elective and trauma surgery, including primary and revision arthroplasty and sports knee procedures, with access to modern theatre facilities across multiple sites.

There is a strong focus on education and training through involvement with accredited trainees and medical students, alongside opportunities to contribute to research, clinical governance, and service development across a growing regional health service.

Where you’ll be living
This coastal regional location offers an outstanding lifestyle with a warm climate, relaxed pace of life, and access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

From coastal and reef experiences to inland national parks and adventure activities, the region is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Affordable housing, excellent schooling options, and a strong sense of community make it an attractive destination for individuals and families seeking both career progression and lifestyle balance.

Salary
Base salary ranges from $216,643 – $274,678 per annum depending on classification level, with an additional 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

Additional benefits include professional development allowance, on-call and overtime allowances, attraction and retention incentives, motor vehicle allowance, and salary packaging options. 

The estimated total package is up to approximately $500,000 – $550,000+ per annum depending on level of seniority and applicable allowances.

Requirements  
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), or equivalent.

Experience in knee arthroplasty and soft tissue sports knee surgery is required.

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!


  • Start: 16/04/2026
  • Rate: $500,000 – $550,000+ per annum depending on level of seniority
  • Location: Rockhampton,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 480 002 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-5470
  • Posted: 2026-04-16 02:37:03 -

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