AddressPosition Summary
Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Perm Part Time/ Fractional
- Eastern Health/Blackburn
- Generous salary + Super + Salary Packaging
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for you to join our Eastern Health Orthopaedic Surgery Team.
The consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon will work in partnership with the unit to ensure that the services provided to the community are of the highest standards, emphasizing Excellence, Service and Care.
The successful incumbent will be required to perform Elective and Emergency Orthopaedic Surgery throughout all sites at Eastern Health as well as participate in the on-call roster.
We are currently expanding our team and with opportunities available, we look forward to discussing your Orthopaedic career with you.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Must be a registered medical practitioner in the State of Victoria
- Current Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon registration with AHPRA
- Post Graduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Must hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), or hold equivalent qualifications to enable recognition as a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon.
- Must participate in relevant college continuing education programs particularly related to Orthopaedic surgery.
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
*Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
