The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Fellow will work within the department of General Surgery with a focus on complex Upper Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Surgery.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Fellow (Upper Gastrointestinal) 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 protecting the patient, being the patient's voice, provision of quality care.
• Participate in major elective surgery including oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, complex hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery and endocrine surgery.
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of Junior medical staff
• Contribute to perioperative management of acute and complex surgical patients

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Medicine/Surgery (MBBS)
• AHPRA Registration
• 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

• Permanent part time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $87.99 - $96.96 per hour 

About Us

The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service has a tertiary level Upper Gastrointestinal Unit offering a full range of services in Oesophago-gastric malignancy, complex hernia, benign foregut and endocrine surgery.

The service is supported by a well-established multidisciplinary team that maintains a close working relationship with other departments including Gastroenterology, Oncology, Interventional Radiology, the Intensive Care Unit (including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation support), and Allied Health services.

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 Monday, 27 July 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: GC687263

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• GC687263 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)