Queensland

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon), ICU, Women's & Perioperative Services – Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service 

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.

Duties/Abilities
As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist you will be a valued and passionate team member.  You will assist in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable Plastic Surgery service providing expert medical leadership in Plastic Surgery that encourages innovation, patient and multidisciplinary team participation in treatment and care with the aim of achieving demonstrable improvement in service outcomes.

As a CHHHS employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Further your experience by joining our dedicated team at Cairns Hospital, Apply Now!

Enquiries: Dr Roxanne Wu

Reference: CAH677622

Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH677622

Closing Date: 15.04.26

Posted on 13 March 2026 

Rockhampton, Central Queensland

Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital is seeking a General Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Colorectal Surgery to permanently relocate and establish a private practice partnership within a well-supported regional hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to build a sustainable colorectal practice within an established medical community and strong referral network, supported by Ramsay Health Care.

The Opportunity
You will have the opportunity to develop and grow a colorectal surgical practice within a comprehensive specialist network. The hospital provides support to assist with practice establishment and referral development, enabling you to focus on clinical care and service growth.

Key Benefits
• Opportunity to develop strong cross-referral relationships within an established and diverse medical community
• Onsite sessional consulting suites available, with basic secretarial support
• Assistance with marketing your practice to local GPs and medical specialists
• Support with establishing consulting rooms and practice infrastructure
• Relocation and short-term accommodation assistance available

About Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital is a 66-bed medical, surgical and mental health facility. The hospital comprises three wards, a theatre complex with four operating theatres, a three-stage recovery unit, a four-bed high dependency unit, specialist consulting suites and onsite diagnostic imaging.

Living and Working in Central Queensland
Rockhampton is a thriving regional city of 65,000, servicing a broader population of around 200,000. With affordable housing, excellent schools, minimal commute times and access to both coast and countryside, it offers an outstanding balance of lifestyle and professional opportunity.

Essential Criteria
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
• Specialist AHPRA registration
• Medicare provider number

Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Fiona Hebbard, Chief Executive Officer
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
T: (07) 4932 1211 | M: 0417 608 386
www.hillcrestprivate.com.au 

Location: Redcliffe and Herston

Salary Range: Refer to role description 

About the role
The Staff Specialist (Urologist) will provide high quality, patient centred urological care across Redcliffe Hospital and the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service. This dual site role delivers a broad scope of contemporary urology practice.

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
• Initiate and be responsible for the clinical care of patients while in the Urology Department
• Undertake urology outpatient consultations and other specialist services as required. 

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. Find out more here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Enquiries: David Gordon Brown, phone (07) 3883 7777
Job Reference: RD677152
Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RD677152
Closing Date: 27.03.26 

Posted on 5 March 2026

Townsville University Hospital – Surgical Outpatient Clinics 
 
About the role 
Townsville University Hospital is seeking a motivated General Practitioner with a Special Interest in Colorectal to join our Surgical Outpatient Clinics. This parttime Senior Medical Officer role offers the opportunity to contribute to high quality colorectal surveillance care within a supportive tertiary hospital environment. The position provides independent clinical practice with the support and clinical oversight of colorectal surgeons. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
• Provide colorectal surveillance services under the supervision of colorectal surgeons. 
• Independently manage patients in weekly clinics and liaise with community GPs to ensure continuity of care. 
• Work collaboratively with nurses, surgeons, and administrative staff as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely communication of results and outcomes to patients and their nominated GPs. 
• Coordinate referrals to outpatient departments or the Elective Surgery Waitlist following consultant discussion. 
• Participate in in-service education, including training in digital health systems such as the integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR). 
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate medical students allocated to the clinics. 
 
Opportunities & Benefits 
• Dedicated weekly clinic (Tuesday morning) with flexibility to accommodate existing clinical commitments. 
• Opportunity to expand clinical skills in colorectal care within a tertiary hospital setting. 
• Supportive team culture focused on high quality, patient centred care. 
 
Mandatory Requirements:  
• Registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia. 
• Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). 
 
Enquiries: Dr Scott Whiting – +61 7 4433 7721 | [email protected] 
Apply online: https://internal-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV676608   
Applications close: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 

Posted on 2 March 2026

Location:  
Department of Orthopaedics
Division of Surgical Services
Mackay Hospital & Health Service

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time (76hrs p.f.) 

To participate in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients.

Time in the Department will present the opportunity to enhance your Orthopaedic knowledge and develop skills while contributing invaluably to the provision of patient care as a member of the MHHS Orthopaedic team.

The Department caters for a population of approximately 180,000, in addition to interstate and international tourists. The Orthopaedic Department performs approximately 2,300 theatre procedures per year – of which there are 1,500 emergency procedures.  The Outpatients Department has approx 80 patients in the Fracture Clinic and 50 new patients in the Orthopaedic clinic in one week.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approx 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Enquiries: Dr Jonathan Smith 07 4885 7900

Job Reference: MK676125

Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK676125

Closing Date: 19.04.26

Posted on 19 February 2026

About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and the principal referral hospital for Central Queensland. It now delivers integrated cancer care services from a newly established building featuring state-of-the-art medical equipment. The health service also includes the primary hospitals at Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela, along with numerous smaller rural facilities that transfer patients to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.

About the role:
The Registrar/Principal House Officer supports Staff Specialists and Senior Medical Staff in the delivery of urology services and surgical care to patients across Central Queensland. The role also provides support to the visiting urology team and includes participation in the general surgery registrar on-call roster.

About you:
• 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 of Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA with Level 3 supervision and provide the following:
o Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language Test results within the last year.
o Evidence of successful completion of AMC MCQ (Part 1) Examination.
o Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is required.

What we offer:
Salary information: 
Total remuneration value of up to $169,389 p.a. is comprised of:

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

Other benefits: 
• Professional Development Leave and Allowances
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance 
• Generous Salary Sacrificing 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:
For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote Reference RK6B675816

Apply: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6B675816

Applications close: 25.03.26

Posted on 19 February 2026