General Surgeon

JPS Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Recruitment is assisting a regional hospital near Brisbane to recruit a General Surgeon. The role offers a high-volume surgical caseload, strong consultant support, and extensive theatre access, with a focus on work-life balance and access to both metropolitan and regional amenities.

Ideal candidates will hold FRACS or be SIMG with RACS assessment or have submitted a SIMG assessment, and possess AHPRA Specialist Registration. On-site work with supportive training pathways.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Specialist Registration.
• FRACS.
• SIMG's with RACS assessment outcome.
• SIMG’s who have submitted RACS assessment.

Education

FRACS

AHPRA Specialist Registration

SIMG with RACS assessment

SIMG’s who have submitted RACS assessment

Job description

Position

We’re seeking a General Surgeon to join a well-supported regional hospital, ideally positioned within easy commuting distance of a major capital city. This role offers a diverse surgical caseload, strong consultant backing, and excellent theatre access, all while enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing connectivity. With affordable living, minimal commute times, and access to both metropolitan and regional amenities, this is a rare opportunity to achieve the perfect balance between career progression and quality of life.

Why this role stands out:

• Large, high-volume tertiary referral centre with ~60,000 admissions and over 270,000 outpatient encounters annually
• Substantial workforce and multidisciplinary support, including:
  • 500+ doctors
  • 1,800+ nurses and midwives
  • 500+ allied health staff
• Approx. 350+ beds currently, with a major $1bn+ redevelopment underway delivering a brand-new 530+ bed facility, including expanded ED, cardiac services, and digital infrastructure
• Busy Emergency Department, seeing ~50,000+ presentations per year, offering excellent exposure to acute and complex presentations
• Accredited training site, with strong supervision, structured teaching, and links to multiple universities
• Supportive training environment, recognised for strong supervision, safe learning culture, and well-structured rotations aligned with college curricula
• Investment in innovation, including robotic-assisted surgery technology improving surgical outcomes and recovery times

Location

This thriving regional city of 120,000 + people offers an enviable balance of career opportunity and lifestyle, making it a popular choice for doctors relocating from overseas. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane, you’ll have easy access to a major capital city while enjoying a more relaxed pace of life. For families, there is a wide selection of high-quality public and private schools, including some of Queensland’s leading independent colleges. Weekends can be spent exploring nearby attractions including mountain ranges, wineries, hiking, and local produce. With affordable housing, minimal commute times, and a welcoming, multicultural community, this location offers an outstanding quality of life without sacrificing access to world-class amenities.

The Requirements

• AHPRA Specialist Registration
• FRACS
• SIMG's with RACS assessment outcome
• SIMG’s who have submitted RACS assessment.