Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon

Position Title:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon

Classification:

HN19 Dependant on Experience

Department:

General Surgery

Applications Open:

8/12/2025

About Bass Coast Health On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

About the Role – Fractional, 18 Hours Per Month Bass Coast Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon

to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

Benefits

Free onsite car and bike parking

Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Petrol discounts at a local service station

Onsite accommodation (where applicable)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre

Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

Mandatory Requirements

A primary medical qualification registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) (Orthopaedics) or other postgraduate clinical training, qualifications and experience in General Surgery assessed by the College as suitable for this position

A Mandatory Working with Children check is required for this role

Desirable

Consistently demonstrate sound surgical skills

Demonstrate procedural knowledge and technical skill at a level appropriate to their level of experience

Demonstrate manual dexterity required to carry out procedures

Adapt their skills in the context of each patient‑each procedure

Maintain skills and learn new skills

Approach and carry out procedures with due attention to safety of patient, self, and others

Analyse their own clinical performance for continuous improvement

How to Apply

Submit your application via

Seek

including:

— A current resume

— A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact the HR department at (03) 5671 3151

Required Application Questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Are you currently registered as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

About Bass Coast Health (Repetition Removed) Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the major public healthcare provider within the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland. It is an integrated health service providing a range of acute, sub‑acute, ancillary medical, aged and ambulatory care services. BCH is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is equipped to offer a broad range of specialist medical, surgical and obstetric services including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gynaecology, paediatrics, urology and rehabilitation.

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