This role provides all aspects of clinical care of general surgery and colorectal patients of the Gold Coast Health Service. It is also expected the Fellow will provide leadership and teaching to the junior members of the surgical department.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Surgical Fellow (Colorectal) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
* Advocate for the patient which includes educating and protecting the patient
* Provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals
* Supervise rotating junior medical officers
* Undertake rotations across various Queensland Health facilities and participate on-call
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
* AHPRA Registration
* Hold a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in general surgery (or equivalent overseas qualification) and be eligible for medical registration in Australia.
* Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
* Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
* Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
* Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
* Flexible work options
* Career Development
* Salary Packaging
* Modern Facilities
* Diverse Work Culture
* Research Opportunities
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
Salary
* Temporary part time (up to 12 months, 62 hrs p.f.)
* Base salary ranging from $85.84 - $94.59 per hour
About Us
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service has a tertiary level Colorectal Unit offering a full range of services in colorectal malignancies and benign disorders. The unit services the entire Gold Coast area. A well-established multidisciplinary team that boasts a close working relationship with the other departments. The Griffith University (co-located) and Bond University have undergraduate medical schools and post-graduate research programs as well as a large private hospital and clinic facilities also available.
The Gold Coast University Hospital Colorectal team is a busy unit consisting of an CSSANZ and unaccredited Fellow position with a senior Surgical Education and Training (SET) Registrar and Principal House Officer (PHO). In addition, there is a Junior House Officer (JHO) and three interns to support the unit
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
* More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
* Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
* Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
* A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
* Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 14 May 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC681579
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.