Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Opportunity
Permanent Full-Time | 76 Hours Per Fortnight | Make a Regional Impact | Competitive Remuneration
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon to become part of a collaborative and patient-centred orthopaedic team.
Where Coastal Charm Meets Opportunity – spectacular Victorian Coast lifestyle
Whether you're after work-life balance, a safe and scenic place to raise a family, or simply want more space and serenity, this place delivers a rewarding lifestyle with big-city amenities in a coastal setting.
* Offering a unique mix of career, community, and coastal living.
* Population: serving a catchment of 100,000
* Lifestyle: Relaxed and family-friendly with minimal traffic and a strong sense of community
* Nature & Outdoors: Stunning beaches, walking trails, whale watching, and nearby national parks
* Education: Quality public and private schools, plus a campus University
* Culture & Leisure: Local galleries, theatres, cafes, wineries, and sports clubs
* Transport: Regular services to Melbourne (3 hours), regional airport nearby
* Housing: Affordable real estate and rental options, ideal for families and professionals
* This is a major specialist referral centre providing a full range of acute, sub-acute, mental health, community, aged, and specialist services .
As a leading referral centre in Victoria, it offers the chance to practice a wide scope of orthopaedic surgery, including both elective and trauma services across adult and paediatric populations. You'll work with a supportive network of VMO and staff specialists, while enjoying the benefits of a regional lifestyle in a vibrant coastal city.
About the Role
* Provide and supervise high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and peri-operative orthopaedic care
* Contribute to fracture clinics, major joint replacements, and upper/lower limb procedures
* Participate in clinical governance, audits, and Morbidity & Mortality meetings
* Engage in education and training of junior medical staff and interns
* Collaborate with Deakin Rural Clinical School and the Research Unit on innovative projects
What You'll Need
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
* Current AHPRA Specialist Registration in Orthopaedic Surgery
* Demonstrated clinical leadership and mentoring experience
* Commitment to quality care, patient safety, and teamwork
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary with salary packaging (meals, novated leasing, super contributions)
* Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
* Access to internal programs: resilience, leadership & mentoring workshops
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at ********************.
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on **********