Surgery Jobs
Find the perfect Surgery job to suit your career and lifestyle
Join our network to advance your career in Surgery with access to the most rewarding locum Surgery jobs and permanent Surgery jobs across both the public and private sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
With the number of surgical procedures on the rise, our Surgery recruitment team can help you secure a wide variety of locum and permanent Surgery jobs across all seniorities and subspecialties of Surgery in metropolitan, regional and remote areas.
Our dedicated Surgery recruitment team will go above and beyond to find you the perfect Surgery job in a location and hospital ideally suited to your career goals and lifestyle. Decide what contract works for you – full-time, part-time or flexible working hours. PGY3+ doctors can also benefit from locum Surgery jobs at Registrar level to gain experience and exposure to theatre, helping with acceptance to SET programs.
We have surgical locum jobs at all levels from RMO (Resident), Registrar and Consultant level ranging from a weekend to a few months. The majority of locum Surgery jobs are in General Surgery, but there is a steady need in the surgical subspecialties of Orthopaedic, Urology, ENT, Vascular, Neurosurgery and Plastics.
Register today and our experienced Surgery team will be in touch to find out how we can help you take the next step in your career as a Surgeon.
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 Subspecialties of General Surgery do we 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 | Surgery Registrar roles |
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 training program
Get free advice from our in-house Regulatory and Migration team
All our doctors looking for Surgery jobs have access to 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 Surgery jobs currently available to you.
Results 31 locum jobs found
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| Surgery - Neuro | Consultant / Specialist | Townsville, QLD, Australia | Immediate | $2,000 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Neuro Surgeons needed in QLD to commence this Aug 2021.
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| Duration: | 2 locum blocks |
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| Conditions: | Dates - ASAP until 19th November 14th December until 3rd January 2022 Details - Travel and accommodation provided. |
| Credentials: | You must have Specialist Registration with AHPRA and must either be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or on a 457 Temporary Work Visa. |
| Job ID: | J106696 |
Cardiothoracic Surgeon needed in QLD to commence this Aug 2021
Take the opportunity to provide some much-needed support at this fantastic Hospital and spend your free time discovering the area's vibrant marine life and beautiful beaches.
| Duration: | 4 months |
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| Conditions: | Dates - ASAP until 31 Dec 2021 Deatils - $2000 per day plus travela and accommodation provided |
| Credentials: | You must have Specialist Registration with AHPRA and must either be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or on a 457 Temporary Work Visa. |
| Job ID: | J113322 |
See beautiful Tasmania
Work in a stunning part of the world.
| Duration: | 3 Months and 22 Days |
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| Conditions: | Shift starts on Monday 18th October 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022. On-call rates $10 per hour and if called in the hourly rate will be paid |
| Credentials: | WL paperwork, CRC & WWCC required |
| Job ID: | J114990 |
ED RMO needed in Western Sydney!
Be part of a cohesive team within the Emergency department and showcase your skills.
| Duration: | 6 Months |
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| Conditions: | PGY3 and above, with relevant ED Experiences and availability for the next 6 months for Day, Evening or Night shifts |
| Credentials: | NSW paperwork required. |
| Job ID: | J115955 |
Lots of blocks to choose from for General Surgical Reg istrar!
Work when you want. Call now to know what's available
| Duration: | Ongoing |
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| Conditions: | Shift starts NOW to Saturday 12th March 2022. No travel + private accom |
| Credentials: | Wavelength paperwork, CRC & WWCC required |
| Job ID: | J116164 |
Orthopaedics RMO needed in Cairns Hospital!
Work in tropical Cairns!
| Duration: | 2 Months and 3 Weeks and 3 Days |
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| Conditions: | Shift starts on Monday 15 November 2021 to Sunday 23rd January 2022. $95ph inc super + travel & accom |
| Credentials: | NSW paperwork, CRC & WWCC required |
| Job ID: | J108212 |
Metro Sydney Surg Locum
Locum in the city you live in
| Duration: | 2 Months and 17 Days |
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| Conditions: | Shift starts on Monday 15 November - Sunday 6 February |
| Credentials: | NSW paperwork, CRC & WWCC required |
| Job ID: | J114415 |
Surgical HMO required in VIC
Head down VIC and help out this hospital in need.
| Duration: | 3 Months and 3 Days |
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| Conditions: | Ongoing - Sunday 6 February 2022 |
| Credentials: | WL paperwork, VIC CRC & WWCC required |
| Job ID: | J115490 |
Surgical Register required in Canberra
Week on week off blocks avail in Canberra
| Duration: | Ongoing |
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| Conditions: | Shift starts ASAP to Sunday 6th February 2022. Travel: will reimburse flights, taxi, petrol upon receipts to and from the placement only. Accommodation: will reimburse up to $150/night |
| Credentials: | Wavelength paperwork, CRC & WWCC required |
| Job ID: | J116226 |
Surgical Senior House Officers (PGY3 or could be PGY4) needed in QLD!
Head to the Sunshine Coast for this great locum opportunity!
| Duration: | 3 Months |
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| Conditions: | Monday 22 Nov - Sunday 6 February |
| Credentials: | CV with 2 current References. |
| Job ID: | J112684 |