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 roles 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 role 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 Surgical contracts 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 Salary?
Doctors working in Surgery in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent jobs:
- Junior and middle-grade Surgery roles: can earn a salary from approx. $85,000 to $150,000 per year
- General Surgeons (and subspecialties): can earn a salary between $270,000 to $400,000 per year
- Locum General Surgeons (and subspecialties): pay rates between $1,800 to $3,000 per day
- Locum Orthopaedic Surgeons: 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 Surgeons 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 career goals and the Surgery jobs currently available to you.
Results 7 locum jobs found
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| Surgery - General | Resident (RMO) | Bowral, NSW, Australia | Immediate | $100 per hour | Apply | |||||||||
Long term Surgical RMOOnly a short drive from Sydney
Contact Matthew Said on +61 2 8353 9000 or email msaid@wave.com.au
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| Surgery - General | Registrar | Canberra, ACT, Australia | Immediate | $120 per hour | Apply | |||||||||
Urgent General Surgery REG required in CanberraLong term locum required in Canberra Hospital - urgent start
Contact Matthew Said on +61 2 8353 9000 or email msaid@wave.com.au
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| Surgery - General | Resident (RMO) | Canberra , ACT, Australia | Immediate | $100 per hour | Apply | |||||||||
Surgical Locum in ACT?Long term locum in Canberra
Contact Matthew Said on +61 2 8353 9000 or email msaid@wave.com.au
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| Surgery - General | Consultant / Specialist | Location upon request, WA, Australia | 23/06/2020 | $2,200 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Consultant General Surgeons needed in WA this winter
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| Duration: | 3 weeks |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 23rd June until 14th July 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: | J102065 |
General Surgery RMO required in Canberra
Various dates available for exciting Gen Surg roles in Canberra Hospital
| Duration: | 11 days |
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| Conditions: | Ortho Geri’s Mon 29th June – Fri 3rd July 0700 – 1700 Night shifts - covering Gen Surg/Gen Surg Trauma/CT Surg/Urology/ASU Mon 13th July – Mon 20th July Mon – Fri 2100 – 0730am Sat – Sun 2030 – 0730am |
| Credentials: | Must have AHPRA registration. |
| Job ID: | J101490 |
Orthopaedic Surgeons, take your pick of the available dates in WA
Extend a helping hand to this department in need while exploring WA
| Duration: | 2 locum blocks |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 3rd August until 15th August 31st August until 6th September Details - Travel & 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: | J100389 |
General Surgeon needed in NSW to assist for a 2 week block.
Take a trip up outback of NSW and help a community in need.
| Duration: | 2 weeks |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 21st September until 5th October Deatils - 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: | J101841 |