Title:  Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Part Time | Fractional | Fixed term
• Based in 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 and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

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 on-call roster.
• We are currently expanding our team, opportunities are available at Eastern Healths Backburn site, we look forward to discussing your Orthopaedic career with you.
• Available Blackburn sessions as follows

Week 1 starting 17th March 2025 - Blackburn

Week 1     Mon AM                     Week 2   Mon AM/PM

                 Tues AM/PM                             Tues PM

                 Thurs AM/PM                            Wed AM

                                                                  Thurs AM/PM

Week 3     Mon AM Tuesday AM/PM         Week 4    Tues AM/PM

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Must be a medical practitioner in the state of Victoria
• Current Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
• Post Graduate qualifications in Orthopaedics
• Must be a fellow of the Royal Australaisian College of Surgeons (RACS) or hold equivalent qualifications to enable recognition as a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon.
• 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

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to 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

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

Please click here for Position Description

Contact Person: Raphael Hau 

Contact Number: 03 83968738

Contact Email: raphael.hau@easternhealth.org.au

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day