Hervey Bay and Maryborough are located on Queensland’s beautiful Fraser Coast and offer a fantastic coastal lifestyle. The region is known for its warm climate, relaxed pace of life and beautiful natural surroundings. Just offshore is the world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island), with its pristine beaches, freshwater lakes and rainforest landscapes.
Hervey Bay is also one of the best places in the world to see humpback whales during their annual migration, making it a truly unique place to live. The Fraser Coast combines coastal living with good schooling options, a strong community feel and regular flights to Brisbane (55mins), Sydney and Melbourne. Brisbane is a 3hr drive.
Average house price in this area is AUD$777k compared to Brisbane AUD$1.2million.
Package is up to $600k plus oncall and applicable allowances.
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service delivers healthcare across the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg and surrounding rural communities, supporting a catchment population of more than 225,000 people.
The purpose of this job is to lead general surgical services across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals on Queensland's Fraser Coast.
This is a substantive senior medical appointment combining full clinical directorship with ongoing surgical practice. You will lead strategic planning, service development, and the day-to-day running of the Department of Surgery — roster management, model of care design, waiting list reduction, quality and governance — while maintaining a clinical caseload including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, complex case management, and after-hours on-call.
You will work in partnership with the Executive contributing to a consultant-led seven-day surgical service. The role carries responsibility for the supervision and training of registrars and junior medical staff, and there are opportunities to engage with the University of Queensland and CQUniversity partnership supporting end-to-end medical education and training across the region.
Private practice
WBHHS may be able to assist the successful candidate in establishing private practice alongside their public appointment. Support may include access to sessional rooms at local private hospitals, credentialling and administrative assistance, and introductions to local GPs, physicians, and surgeons to help build referral pathways.
Essential criteria
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and specialist registration with AHPRA are required or overseas-trained specialists will be considered if you have made significant progression i.e. RACS SC pathway.
For more information about this role, the location, remuneration and entitlements, relocation to Queensland, please get in touch for a friendly and non-obligatory conversation.
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