_{23rd April, 2026}

Staff Specialist – Trauma Surgery
Location: New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Salary Type: Base + allowances + potential private practice income
Estimated Salary:

• Base: AUD 186,000 – 251,000 per annum
• Total Package: AUD 220,000 – 350,000+ per annum (including allowances, on-call, and private practice where applicable)

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Staff Specialist in Trauma Surgery to join a major tertiary trauma centre in New South Wales. This is a senior consultant-level role within a high-acuity environment, managing complex trauma cases and contributing to a well-established trauma service.
The position offers a balance of public sector stability and private practice potential, alongside strong opportunities for clinical leadership and career progression.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert care in the management of major trauma and emergency surgical cases
• Lead the assessment and treatment of polytrauma patients in acute settings
• Participate in trauma call rosters and emergency response teams
• Perform trauma-related surgical procedures and coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, ICU, orthopedics, and other specialties
• Contribute to trauma service development, audits, and clinical governance
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors

Eligibility & Requirements

• Fellowship with Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent
• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proven experience in trauma surgery within a tertiary or major trauma centre
• Strong background in acute care surgery and emergency surgical management
• Commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellence

Benefits

• Superannuation: ~11%–12% employer contribution
• Annual leave: 4–5 weeks
• Paid sick leave
• Salary packaging: tax-effective benefits via NSW Health
• On-call and additional allowance payments
• Private practice rights (where applicable)
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Structured career progression within the public health system

Apply For Job