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 Surgeon 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 Surgeon 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 12 locum jobs found
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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 - Vascular | Consultant / Specialist | Location upon request, NSW, Australia | Immediate | $2,500 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Vascular Surgeon needed in NSW on an ongoing basis.Take your experience to NSW and help a community in need.
Contact Abby Shovelton on +612 8353 9064 or email ashovelton@wave.com.au
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| Surgery - Plastic | Consultant / Specialist | Location upon request, QLD, Australia | Immediate | $2,000 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Plastic surgeons, QLD needs your help ASAP.Don't miss out on this great opportunity to experience a laid-back lifestyle centred around pristine beaches, freshwater rivers and lakes, subtropical forests and warm sunshine.
Contact Abby Shovelton on +612 8353 9064 or email ashovelton@wave.com.au
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| Surgery - General | Consultant / Specialist | Location upon request, WA, Australia | Immediate | $2,000 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Consultant General Surgeons needed in WA ASAP
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| Duration: | 1 week |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 3rd August until 10th August 2020 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 |
Vascular Surgeons, head to balmy Northern Queensland this August.
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
| Duration: | 1 month |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 3rd August until 6th September. 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: | J103925 |
General Surgeons, head to balmy Northern Queensland ASAP
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
| Duration: | 3 months |
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| Conditions: | Dates - ASAP until 1st November 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: | J2356 |
ENT Surgeons, secure your next NSW locum today.
Supplement your income in NSW and become a valued team member in this stunning location.<br />
| Duration: | 4 locum blocks |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 11th August until 18th August 8th September until 15th September 20th October until 27th October 3rd November until 10th November Details - Travel and accommodation provided. |
| Credentials: | AHPRA Specialist Registration, FRACS, NSW Paperwork, Hospital Paperwork, Immunisations, Medicare Provider Number Application. |
| Job ID: | J103441 |
General Surgeon Specialists lend a helping hand in VIC this August
Take this chance to become a valued team member in VIC
| Duration: | 4 days |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 14th August until 17th August Details - Travel, car and accommodation provided. |
| Credentials: | You must have Specialist Registration with AHPRA and must either be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian |
| Job ID: | J104202 |
General Surgeons, showcase your skills in VIC
Head to the stunning Great Ocean Road region.
| Duration: | 5 days |
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| Conditions: | Dates - 26th August until 30th August 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: | J104139 |
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