Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon – Regional Practice & Teaching

Albury Wodonga Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to deliver comprehensive elective and emergency services within our expanded department. You will assess orthopaedic patients, manage ward care, and contribute to theatre lists, fracture clinics, and on-call duties.

You will supervise junior staff, participate in high-quality clinical documentation, and collaborate with the ED and other specialties to optimise patient outcomes. Salary and terms align with the state award.

Qualifications

• Fellowship FRACS in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA as Orthopaedic Surgeon.
• Eligibility for credentialing and scope of practice approval at Albury Wodonga Health.
• Demonstrated experience in elective and emergency surgery practice.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to clinical quality improvement and peer review.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgical services at Albury Wodonga Health.
• Participate in the Orthopaedic Surgery on-call roster.
• Deliver high-quality clinical management of orthopaedic patients.
• Supervise and support Interns, Hospital Medical Officers and Registrars.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Department and other clinical specialties to provide specialist consultation and care.
• Attend and participate in Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics, Fracture Clinics and theatre sessions.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including: Morbidity and Mortality Meetings, Clinical Review Meetings, Multidisciplinary Team Activities.
• Work closely with Nursing, Allied Health, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Medicine teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Support early rehabilitation planning and discharge pathways.
• Provide direct clinical supervision, teaching and training to junior medical staff, registrars and medical students.

Skills

Elective & emergency orthopedic surg

Clinical leadership

Teaching & supervision

Quality improvement & patient safety

Education

FRACS Orthopaedic Surgery

AHPRA Orthopaedic Surgeon registration

Job description

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to deliver comprehensive elective and emergency services within our expanded department. You will assess orthopaedic patients, manage ward care, and contribute to theatre lists, fracture clinics, and on-call duties.

You will supervise junior staff, participate in high-quality clinical documentation, and collaborate with the ED and other specialties to optimise patient outcomes. Salary and terms align with the state award.