Regional Victoria | Salary Package up to $420,000
Shape the future of Orthopaedic Surgery in one of Victoria's fastest-growing regional centres.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a progressive regional health service undergoing a major transformation. With state-of-the-art facilities, strong academic affiliations, and a rapidly expanding population, this role offers the perfect balance of career development, lifestyle, and professional satisfaction.
Located just two hours from Melbourne, you'll enjoy the benefits of regional living without sacrificing access to metropolitan amenities, international travel, world-class education, and specialist support networks.
The Lifestyle
Imagine finishing your operating list and spending your weekends exploring award-winning wineries, renowned restaurants, farmers' markets, sporting facilities, and stunning regional landscapes.
This thriving regional city offers:
- Excellent public and private schools
- Affordable family-friendly living
- Vibrant food and wine culture
- Strong community spirit
- Easy access to Melbourne
- Outstanding sporting and recreational facilities
- A relaxed lifestyle with genuine work-life balance
Why This Opportunity?
- Salary package up to $420,000
- Affordable housing and excellent quality of life
- Only 2 hours from Melbourne and Melbourne International Airport
- Major hospital redevelopment with modern facilities and technology
- Strong links with tertiary Melbourne hospitals
- Teaching opportunities through the University of Melbourne Medical School
- Research and academic development opportunities
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Excellent schools, dining, sporting and recreational facilities
- International Medical Graduates assessed by RACS as Substantially Comparable are encouraged to apply
As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred orthopaedic services across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist orthopaedic assessment, treatment and management
- Conducting consultant-led outpatient clinics
- Managing elective and emergency orthopaedic presentations
- Providing specialist consultation services to the Emergency Department and inpatient teams
- Supporting community-based orthopaedic services
- Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement, teaching and research activities
- Contributing to the education and supervision of junior medical staff and medical students
- Upper and lower limb conditions
- Hip and knee disorders
- Major joint pathology
- Fracture management and trauma care
- Sports and acute injuries
- Back and musculoskeletal conditions
- Pre-operative and post-operative orthopaedic care
This leading regional health service supports one of Australia's most dynamic and fastest-growing populations. The organisation has established partnerships with metropolitan tertiary hospitals and leading educational institutions, creating a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, teaching and research.
A significant multi-million-dollar redevelopment is delivering modern facilities that will support future growth and provide exceptional patient care.
Essential Requirements
To be successful you will have:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be assessed by RACS as Substantially Comparable
- Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated expertise in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care
- Experience in teaching, mentoring and clinical supervision
- Interest in research, quality improvement and service development
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other Orthopaedic Surgery positions across Australia, please contact:
Nicki Wade
CC Medical
+61 401 010 048
nickiw@ccjobs.com.au
Please forward your current CV and cover letter for consideration.
