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Surgery Jobs in Australia & New Zealand

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General Surgery Registrar - Tweed Valley Hospital - 21st July to 1st August 2025

$115 per hour 21st July to 1st August 2025 0700-1530 Travel & Accommodation Provided Tweed Valle...

Posted 30 days ago
Plastic Surgery Reg - Wollongong - 1st August to 1st February 2025

Posted 45 days ago
Consultant Neurosurgeon

Elevate your career with a premier neurosurgical group offering high-calibre clinical work, excellen...

Posted 148 days ago
Urology Registrar - Wollongong Hospital

14th November to 21st November 2025 $180 per hour 0700-1530 Onsite accommodation

Posted 151 days ago
Vascular Registrar - Wollongong Hospital - 4th December to 6th December 2025

4th December to 6th December 2025 $180 per hour Onsite accommodation Provided

Let Us Connect You with the Best Surgeon Jobs Available

Our recruitment consultants will work with you to understand your expertise and ambitions, matching you to opportunities that aren’t advertised on any job boards. Register below to find your next challenging and fulfilling role.

Locum vs Permanent Surgeon Roles: Which is Right for You?

Surgeons are in high demand across both public and private sectors, and the choice between locum and permanent roles comes down to your priorities.

Locum surgeon positions are ideal if you’re seeking lifestyle variety, higher daily pay, or short-term assignments in a new setting. Whether you prefer metro hospitals or the diverse caseloads of regional and rural centres, locum work allows you to tailor your schedule and build broad, hands-on clinical experience across specialties. Working in smaller, regional hospitals often means managing a wider range of presentations, helping you refine core surgical skills and grow your clinical confidence in a more autonomous setting.

Permanent surgeon jobs provide long-term stability, consistent surgical team collaboration, and the opportunity to progress into leadership or sub-specialisation. These positions are ideal for surgeons looking to grow their career, contribute to training or teaching, or pursue research alongside clinical work. 

Expert AHPRA and RACS Registration Support for Surgeon Jobs

All our doctors looking for surgical jobs have access to free expert advice from our in-house Regulatory and Migration team. We can assist you with the RACS assessment, AHPRA registration, Medicare as well as migration advice from our registered migration agents.

Register with our Surgery team today and we will contact you for a confidential discussion about your medical career goals and the surgeon jobs currently available to you.

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Meet our Recruitment team

Claire Ponsford

Owner and Director

Paul Darby

General Manager - Hospital Services Locum

Max Drakeley

GP Team Manager

Skye Rogers

Junior Team Manager; Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Christina Gregory

Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G and Paediatrics

Fiona Jackson

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Mikaila Brooks

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Jade-Maree Camilleri

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Anaesthetics & ICU

Tabather Cain

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Anaesthetics & ICU

Tahnee Love

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery & Medicine

Rebecca Crocket

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery & Medicine

EJ Cuaresma

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent GP

Jane Stanke

Recruitment Consultant - Permanent GP (UK Based)

Charlie Hellmundt

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Amy Beddall

Associate Recruiter - Locum GP

Anna Mullins

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP AMS

Emma Chadwick

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Eamon McCurry

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Paediatrics

Kelly Deakin

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Claudine Zaarour

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Amber Derby-Davies

Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G

Yasmin Lockey

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Courtney Lewis

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Robyn Pascoe

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry (Non-Specialist)

Nicole Langan

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Surgery

Ashlea Harvey

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, ICU, General Medicine, O&G, Fertility and Paediatrics

Chloe Frost

Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology

Committed to Building a Satisfying Surgical Career

  • "Wavelength listens to what I have to say and tries to match up roles as best as they can. They always put me first and continuously negotiate the best outcomes on my behalf with the hospital."

    Dr Sandeep
    Surgical Registrar
  • "Wavelength was diligent and proactive in getting me the best Orthopaedic Registrar locums, based on my experience and requirements. As a Senior Reg, I was looking for good exposure to theatre which they helped me with. I am now in full-time employment in a senior role and still very happy to locum whenever I get a chance – I highly recommend Wavelength."

    Dr Yateen
    Orthopaedic Registrar
  • "Wavelength exemplifies professionalism and attention to detail in all of their dealings with me. The transition to a different culture and work practice is not easy but they made the journey stress-free. Wavelength are a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend them to any other professional contemplating a change in working environment."

    Dr Sachin
    Surgeon

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Whether you specialise in general practice, diagnostic medicine or radiology and everything in between, Wavelength recruits across all medical specialties and career stages. From metro hospitals to regional health services, we partner with public and private providers to give you access to exclusive opportunities tailored to your expertise and career stage. Browse our current doctor jobs by specialty.

Frequently Asked Questions about Surgeon Jobs

What is the average Surgery job salary?

Doctors working in Surgery in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent Surgery jobs:

  • Junior and middle-grade Surgery jobs: can earn a salary from approx. $85,000 to $150,000 per year
  • General Surgeon jobs (and subspecialties): can earn a salary between $270,000 to $400,000 per year
  • Locum General Surgeon jobs (and subspecialties): pay rates between $1,800 to $3,000 per day
  • Locum Orthopaedic Surgeon jobs: pay rates between from $2,000 to $3,000 per day

What is the average Surgery job salary?

Yes, surgeon jobs remain in strong demand across Australia and New Zealand, driven by population growth, increasing surgical workloads, and ongoing expansion of hospital infrastructure. This demand is particularly high in regional and outer metro areas, where access to elective and urgent surgical services remains a priority. While general surgery accounts for the largest share of surgical admissions, vascular and paediatric surgery are among the fastest-growing specialties in demand.

What Subspecialties of General Surgery do you recruit for?

In addition to sharing the most rewarding General Surgery jobs, we provide career advice and find the best locum and permanent Surgery jobs in the following subspecialty areas:

  • Breast Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Urology Neurosurgery 
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Registrar roles

What is the highest paid surgeon job​ in Australia and New Zealand?

The highest paid surgeon positions are typically found in private practice, with senior consultants in subspecialties such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and plastic surgery earning upwards of $600,000 annually. However, earnings vary depending on surgical specialty, years of experience, workload, location, and whether you work public or private–or a mix of both. Surgeons taking on regional locum roles in addition to permanent work can also command higher earning potential.

What qualifications do you need to work in Surgery in Australia and New Zealand?

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the Specialist qualification in Australia and New Zealand. You are advised to assess your training program in terms of content, duration, governance, and assessment to see if it is comparable to the RACS training program. If so, it may be worth applying for Specialist Assessment in Australia or Vocational registration in New Zealand. International qualifications that are often deemed comparable include:

  • UK/Ireland – FRCS combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
  • Canada – Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
  • USA – Some Board-Certified Surgeons – depending on the training program

What is the average Surgery job salary?

Doctors working in Surgery in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent Surgery jobs:

  • Junior and middle-grade Surgery jobs: can earn a salary from approx. $85,000 to $150,000 per year
  • General Surgeon jobs (and subspecialties): can earn a salary between $270,000 to $400,000 per year
  • Locum General Surgeon jobs (and subspecialties): pay rates between $1,800 to $3,000 per day
  • Locum Orthopaedic Surgeon jobs: pay rates between from $2,000 to $3,000 per day

What is the average Surgery job salary?

Yes, surgeon jobs remain in strong demand across Australia and New Zealand, driven by population growth, increasing surgical workloads, and ongoing expansion of hospital infrastructure. This demand is particularly high in regional and outer metro areas, where access to elective and urgent surgical services remains a priority. While general surgery accounts for the largest share of surgical admissions, vascular and paediatric surgery are among the fastest-growing specialties in demand.

What Subspecialties of General Surgery do you recruit for?

In addition to sharing the most rewarding General Surgery jobs, we provide career advice and find the best locum and permanent Surgery jobs in the following subspecialty areas:

  • Breast Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Urology Neurosurgery 
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Registrar roles

What is the highest paid surgeon job​ in Australia and New Zealand?

The highest paid surgeon positions are typically found in private practice, with senior consultants in subspecialties such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and plastic surgery earning upwards of $600,000 annually. However, earnings vary depending on surgical specialty, years of experience, workload, location, and whether you work public or private–or a mix of both. Surgeons taking on regional locum roles in addition to permanent work can also command higher earning potential.

What qualifications do you need to work in Surgery in Australia and New Zealand?

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the Specialist qualification in Australia and New Zealand. You are advised to assess your training program in terms of content, duration, governance, and assessment to see if it is comparable to the RACS training program. If so, it may be worth applying for Specialist Assessment in Australia or Vocational registration in New Zealand. International qualifications that are often deemed comparable include:

  • UK/Ireland – FRCS combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
  • Canada – Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
  • USA – Some Board-Certified Surgeons – depending on the training program

What is the average Surgery job salary?

Doctors working in Surgery in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent Surgery jobs:

  • Junior and middle-grade Surgery jobs: can earn a salary from approx. $85,000 to $150,000 per year
  • General Surgeon jobs (and subspecialties): can earn a salary between $270,000 to $400,000 per year
  • Locum General Surgeon jobs (and subspecialties): pay rates between $1,800 to $3,000 per day
  • Locum Orthopaedic Surgeon jobs: pay rates between from $2,000 to $3,000 per day

What is the average Surgery job salary?

Yes, surgeon jobs remain in strong demand across Australia and New Zealand, driven by population growth, increasing surgical workloads, and ongoing expansion of hospital infrastructure. This demand is particularly high in regional and outer metro areas, where access to elective and urgent surgical services remains a priority. While general surgery accounts for the largest share of surgical admissions, vascular and paediatric surgery are among the fastest-growing specialties in demand.

What Subspecialties of General Surgery do you recruit for?

In addition to sharing the most rewarding General Surgery jobs, we provide career advice and find the best locum and permanent Surgery jobs in the following subspecialty areas:

  • Breast Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Urology Neurosurgery 
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Registrar roles

What is the highest paid surgeon job​ in Australia and New Zealand?

The highest paid surgeon positions are typically found in private practice, with senior consultants in subspecialties such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and plastic surgery earning upwards of $600,000 annually. However, earnings vary depending on surgical specialty, years of experience, workload, location, and whether you work public or private–or a mix of both. Surgeons taking on regional locum roles in addition to permanent work can also command higher earning potential.

What qualifications do you need to work in Surgery in Australia and New Zealand?

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the Specialist qualification in Australia and New Zealand. You are advised to assess your training program in terms of content, duration, governance, and assessment to see if it is comparable to the RACS training program. If so, it may be worth applying for Specialist Assessment in Australia or Vocational registration in New Zealand. International qualifications that are often deemed comparable include:

  • UK/Ireland – FRCS combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
  • Canada – Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
  • USA – Some Board-Certified Surgeons – depending on the training program