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General Practitioner with Special Interest Orthopaedics
Herston
Provide specialist GP‑led orthopaedic care, supporting patients across the surgical journey within a multidisciplinary team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L18 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR686556 |
| Closing date | 26-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Dr Michael McAuliffe |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 7111 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide specialist clinical services as a General Practitioner with Special Interest in Orthopaedics within the Procedural Services team at STARS, Metro North Health. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of orthopaedic conditions, working within a multidisciplinary environment to support effective assessment, management, and optimisation of patients requiring surgical or non-surgical intervention.
You will bring a holistic general practice perspective to orthopaedic care, supporting improved integration between primary, secondary, and tertiary services. The role involves contributing to patient assessment, surgical readiness, and clinical decision-making, while supporting service improvement, quality initiatives, and collaboration across the healthcare continuum.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver high-quality clinical care within an orthopaedic service in line with your Scope of Clinical Practice
- Support multidisciplinary care and improve integration between primary and specialist services
- Provide expert assessment and management of a range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Participate in quality improvement, education, and service development activities
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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