Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes the future of orthopaedic care for the Wide Bay community. As Clinical Director, you’ll guide a dynamic, growing department, drive service innovation, and champion high‑quality, patient‑centred care. This is your opportunity to lead a committed multidisciplinary team, influence strategic direction, and make a meaningful impact in one of Queensland’s most vibrant regional health services.

Job details

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

Your opportunity:

• The Clinical Director of Orthopaedic will provide expert clinical leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of high performing orthopaedic surgery and trauma services, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. They will ensure the provision of high value, safe, and high quality clinical care to patients.
• The Clinical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery will collaborate with the Executive Director Bundaberg to strategically plan and deliver an effective and efficient orthopaedic service for Bundaberg and Hospital catchment area. The Clinical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery role encompasses all the roles described in the CanMEDs framework. This includes research activities as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.
• The Clinical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery will provide both clinical and strategic leadership, as well as direct clinical care dependent on prioritising service needs. In addition to the key responsibilities listed below, the role of the Clinical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery is to provide such services as may be reasonably directed from time to time by the Director of Medical Services or Executive Director of Bundaberg as outlined on the Organisational Chart.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $574,115 p.a., including salary rates between $216,643 - $274,678 p.h., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. Job Ad Reference: H2603WB679705

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:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

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.

• H2603WB679705 - Flyer (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  H2603WB679705 - RD (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word)