An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced surgical leader to join our team as Clinical Director (Surgery), providing strategic and clinical leadership across surgical services at Hervey Bay Hospital and Maryborough Hospital. This senior role offers the chance to shape and enhance surgical services within a growing regional health service while maintaining clinical practice in your specialty. Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle on the Fraser Coast, with access to K'gari, beautiful beaches, excellent schools, and vibrant communities.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Clinical Director General Surgery will build and lead an exceptional performing team, delivery excellent surgical clinical care, fostering a rich training and learning environment and develop the strategic academic vision.
• Clinical Director will be a champion in creating a culture of safety and support Wide Bay's goal of being a great place to work and a great place to receive care.

Opportunity for Private Practice: 

The successful candidate may have the opportunity to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals.  The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:

• Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
• Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
• Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $579,010 p.a., including salary between $259,072 - $274,678 p.a.,  generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, clinical managers allowance salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance.  Job Ad Reference: H2606WB684873

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth: 

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Fraser Coast, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word)
  
  H2606WB684873 RD (PDF)