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General Surgery Registrar - Tamworth Hospital 5th February to 7th March 2025
5th February to 7th March 2025 $180 per hour Travel & Accommodation Provided Below shifts Monday...
Orthopaedic Registrar - Maitland - 3rd February to 4th April 2025
Orthopaedic Registrar Rate - $140 per hour - 0700-1530 Includes Travel, Accommodation & Flights
Locum Vascular Surgeon Required: $3000 per day
Division of Surgery within NT Health is Urgently looking for a locum Vascular Consultant for the bel...
Surg/Ortho REG Weekends - Goulburn January to February to
25-27th February @ $2000 8th February to 10th February 202515th February to 17th February 202522nd F...
General Surgery Registrar - Griffith Hospital - 3rd February to 14th February 2025
3th – 14th February 2025 0800 -1700 and on-call $180 per hour Shared accommodation and travel provid...
General Surgery Registrar - Tamworth Hospital 5th February to 7th March 2025
Dean St,Locked Mail Bag 9783 Tamworth , NSW, Australia
Job ID. 86795
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
Duration: | 5/02/25 - 7/03/25 | |||
Pay rate: | $180.00 | |||
Credentials: | QLD Hospital Paperwork, Immunisations/Vaccinations, Indemnity, Medicare Provider Number, CRC, Medicare PN, & WWCC (if applicable) | |||
Job ID: | 86795 | |||
Orthopaedic Registrar - Maitland - 3rd February to 4th April 2025
51 Metford Road Metford , NSW, Australia
Job ID. 86768
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
Duration: | 3/02/25 - 4/04/25 | |||
Pay rate: | $140.00 Per hour | |||
Conditions: | 3rd February to 7th February 2025 - 0700-1530 17th February to 21st February 2025 - 0700-1530 3rd March to 7th March 2025 0700-1530 3rd March to 7th March 2025 - 1500-2300 24th March to 28th March 2025 31st March to 4th April 2025 | |||
Credentials: | QLD Hospital Paperwork, Immunisations/Vaccinations, Indemnity, Medicare Provider Number, CRC, Medicare PN, & WWCC (if applicable) | |||
Job ID: | 86768 | |||
Locum Vascular Surgeon Required: $3000 per day
Rocklands Drive,PO Box 41326 Casuarina , NT, Australia
Job ID. 86630
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
Duration: | 15/02/25 - 2/03/25 | |||
Pay rate: | $3,000.00 Per day | |||
Credentials: | QLD Hospital Paperwork, Immunisations/Vaccinations, Indemnity, Medicare Provider Number, CRC, Medicare PN, & WWCC (if applicable) | |||
Job ID: | 86630 | |||
Surg/Ortho REG Weekends - Goulburn January to February to
211-223 Bourke St (PO Box 274) Goulburn , NSW, Australia
Job ID. 86595
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
Duration: | 25/01/25 - 22/02/25 | |||
Pay rate: | $1,800.00 Per day | |||
Credentials: | QLD Hospital Paperwork, Immunisations/Vaccinations, Indemnity, Medicare Provider Number, CRC, Medicare PN, & WWCC (if applicable) | |||
Job ID: | 86595 | |||
General Surgery Registrar - Griffith Hospital - 3rd February to 14th February 2025
Noorebar Avenue,Po 1013 Griffith , NSW, Australia
Job ID. 86471
Become a valued team member in this friendly hospital.
Duration: | 3/02/25 - 14/02/25 | |||
Pay rate: | $180.00 Per hour | |||
Credentials: | QLD Hospital Paperwork, Immunisations/Vaccinations, Indemnity, Medicare Provider Number, CRC, Medicare PN, & WWCC (if applicable) | |||
Job ID: | 86471 | |||
Pain Specialist (Neurology/Orthopaedics)
41 Sydenham Road, Adelaide , SA, Australia
Job ID. 85479
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2/12/24
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Surgery
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Neuro
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Orthopaedics/TR
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Specialist/Consultant/VMO
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Permanent
The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pain Specialist with expertise in Neurology and Orthopaedics to join our dynamic team at a reputable private practice in Adelaide. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will provide expert pain management solutions to patients, improving their quality of life.
The Practice
Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a warm and welcoming environment. Offering state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team dedicated to providing the highest quality care.
The Location
The practice operates across two conveniently located clinics in Parkside and Norwood, both within a 5-minute drive from Adelaide's CBD. Enjoy the benefits of city living without the hustle and bustle.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant experience in Pain Management (Neurology/Orthopedics)
- Full working rights and Australian registration
- An independent provider number for Medicare
Remuneration
The percentage split fee is 35% to the clinic.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch!
Want to know more?
If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact:
Caitlin Lingard
By Email or call and quote job reference number 85479
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Claire Ponsford
Owner and Director

Chris Riley
Chief Executive Officer
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Katrina Haddad
Chief Experience Officer

Melissa Corr
General Manager - People & Culture

Paul Darby
General Manager - Hospital Services Locum

Carole Paterson
Partnership & Contracts Manager

Elinor Faulkner
Team Leader - Regulatory & Migration

Max Drakeley
GP Team Leader
Meet our Anaesthetics team
Meet our Emergency Medicine team

Fiona Jackson
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine
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Rebecca Newman
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Mikaila Brooks
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Jade-Maree Camilleri
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Anaesthetics, ICU & Emergency Medicine

Ashlea Harvey
Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, ICU, O&G, Fertility and Paediatrics
Meet our General Practice team

Max Drakeley
GP Team Leader

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
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Emma Chadwick
Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP
Meet our Medicine team

Eamon McCurry
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians and Paediatrics

Kelly Deakin
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Claudine Zaarour
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Ben Chegwidden
Recruitment Consultant - Locum General Medicine

Chloe Frost
Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology
Meet our Psychiatry team

Yasmin Lockey
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Courtney Lewis
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Robyn Pascoe
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry (Non-Specialist)

Chloe Frost
Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology
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Claire Ponsford
Owner and Director
With a strong background in medical recruitment, Claire established Wavelength International in 1999 with Dr John Bethell to address a growing shortage of junior and middle-grade doctors in the Australian public hospital system.
Almost 25 years later, Claire is proud to head an ethical medical recruitment and migration services company, founded on integrity, and driven to serve the needs of the healthcare industry.

Chris Riley
Chief Executive Officer
In 2016, Chris Riley joined Wavelength as our Chief Executive Officer. Prior to 2016, Chris has had an extensive career history leading recruitment companies across Australia and New Zealand.
Chris' broad 30-year senior recruitment management experience helps Wavelength align our services more closely to our clients and candidates in an increasingly competitive market.
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Katrina Haddad
Chief Experience Officer
Katrina joined Wavelength as the industry’s first Chief Experience Officer in 2022, leading marketing, digital and the broader organisation on a customer-centric transformation.
Katrina’s passions revolve around customer-centred strategies, specialising in customer and market segmentation, voice of customer, research, analysis, and user-centred design for brand, product, service and marketing/communications.
She has worked across a variety of industries, advocating for the value that a business can gain through structured voice of customer programs and customer-led innovation. She maintains professional accreditation and membership across both research and CX disciplines.

Melissa Corr
General Manager - People & Culture
Joining in 2023, Melissa possesses over 20 years’ experience as a leader and HR practitioner across financial and professional services, both in Australia and the UK.
Providing an exceptional employee experience to support business outcomes is central to her approach.

Paul Darby
General Manager - Hospital Services Locum
Paul joined Wavelength in 2023 as the General Manager of Hospital Services, Locum. He has worked in the recruitment industry in Australia and the UK for 18 years, and moved into the Healthcare sector in 2018.
Throughout his career, he has trained and coached a large number of successful recruitment consultants and has taken responsibility for new business development and client account management. He is particularly passionate about the locum doctor sector and the impact his division at Wavelength has on regional & remote communities across Australia.

Carole Paterson
Partnership & Contracts Manager
Carole joined Wavelength in 2008 as a recruiter. Now, she focuses on internal business projects including partnerships, tenders and operational initiatives.
Carole has extensive experience recruiting across the Locum Hospital and GP divisions, which has developed her knowledge across a wide variety of specialities and has enabled her to visit rural and remote locations throughout Australia.

Elinor Faulkner
Team Leader - Regulatory & Migration
With over a decade of experience, Elinor is an expert on all the registration and Medicare requirements that an overseas-trained specialist needs to complete during the migration process. She is our Regulatory and Migration Team Leader, and ensures the team provide a smooth transition to Australia and New Zealand for all our doctors.

Max Drakeley
GP Team Leader
As Wavelength's GP Team Leader, Max ensures our doctors maximally enjoy their career and feel proud of the valued work they do, whilst helping our partnered organisations operate at their highest possible capacities and experience less stress.

Craig Picard
Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G and Paediatrics
Working with Wavelength since August 2012, Craig currently recruits locum O&G and Paediatric doctors for both public and private hospitals.
He prides himself on establishing the precise requirements of locum doctors and healthcare employers and providing the best solution possible.

Fiona Jackson
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine
Fiona joined Wavelength in 2021 as a locum recruitment consultant, helping junior (CMO) and middle grade (REG) Emergency Medicine doctors find the most rewarding ED locum jobs that suit their personal and professional lifestyles.
She understands her Emergency Doctors work in a high-pressured environment, by being efficient and transparent she believes this will help support her doctors with all locum placements.

Mikaila Brooks
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Jade-Maree Camilleri
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Anaesthetics, ICU & Emergency Medicine
Jade prioritises her doctors' career aspirations, motivations, lifestyle and interests in order to provide them with the best service and help them secure the best opportunities.

Tabather Cain
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Anaesthetics & ICU
With great established Hospital relationships Australia-wide, Tabi utilises this to seek the Doctors she works with the most suitable career opportunities. She aims to provide her Doctors with a high level of service and help them secure the best opportunities that fulfil their needs and career motivations.
Get in touch with Tabi today to discuss the latest Anaesthetic and ICU locum job opportunities.

Tahnee Love
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery

EJ Cuaresma
Recruitment Consultant – Permanent GP

Jane Stanke
Recruitment Consultant - Permanent GP (UK Based)
Based in Cheltenham, UK, Jane can provide UK, Irish and Europe-based doctors as well as Canadian GPs with a more efficient and personalised service, whilst also offering Australian and NZ-based doctors the convenience to speak in the evenings after finishing consulting for the day.

Charlie Hellmundt
Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Amy Beddall
Associate Recruiter - Locum GP
Amy joined Wavelength in 2012 following the completion of her degree, majoring in Human Resources.
Amy always strives to deliver an exceptional service and takes great pride in matching the right doctor to a role that they will enjoy and grow in.

Anna Mullins
Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP AMS
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Emma Chadwick
Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP
With 16 years of recruitment experience across the UK and Australia, Emma has developed a wealth of expertise in connecting the right talent with the right opportunities. For the past 14 years, she has focused her career within the healthcare sector, where she has built a reputation for her deep understanding of the industry and her commitment to excellence.
Emma is passionate about fostering honest, transparent relationships with clients and candidates. She takes pride in her ability to understand each person's unique needs, ensuring that every match she makes is the perfect fit. Her approach is built on trust, integrity, and a dedication to delivering results that truly meet the long-term goals of all parties involved.

Eamon McCurry
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians and Paediatrics
Eamon joined Wavelength over 10 years ago and has worked across various recruitment teams including Surgery and General Medicine. This experience across the business has provided him with an in-depth knowledge of how to help all our doctors find the perfect jobs to suit their needs.
Eamon is driven to help locum doctors find the right role at a hospital that fits their lifestyle and interests, while also helping healthcare employers to find the perfect doctor for their team.

Kelly Deakin
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians
With over 4 years of experience in GP locum recruitment, Kelly now works at Wavelength, specialising in placing physicians across General Medicine and its sub-specialities in Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Kelly is passionate about supporting regional and remote hospitals. She works closely with exceptional doctors to find the perfect locum roles that align with their lifestyle and career goals.

Claudine Zaarour
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians
With a degree in Psychology as well as a diploma in human resources, and over a decade of recruitment experience behind her, Claudine Zaarour joined Wavelength in 2005.
Claudine helps Locum Physicians across General Medicine and all its sub-specialities find the perfect Locum roles to suit their lifestyle from her wide network of hospitals in NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and ACT.

Amber Derby-Davies
Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G

Ben Chegwidden
Recruitment Consultant - Locum General Medicine

Yasmin Lockey
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry
Yasmin has 5 years of recruitment experience across a variety of sectors in both the UK and Australia.
Yasmin is focused on helping Psychiatrists find locum roles to suit their interests and lifestyle in a wide variety of locations across Australia.

Courtney Lewis
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry
Courtney has worked in medical recruitment since 2013, recruiting consultants/specialists for locum positions throughout Australia.
Courtney is passionate about supporting psychiatrists through the different stages of their careers and finding the best locum job to suit their preferences. She understands the different areas of psychiatry, and what it takes to match their skills with the right mental health service.

Robyn Pascoe
Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry (Non-Specialist)
Robyn has over twelve years of recruitment experience. She has been working with Non-Specialist doctors since 2014 and joined the Wavelength Psychiatry team in 2021 to focus on Mental Health locums.
Robyn manages Non-Specialist Psychiatry roles Australia wide, working with a long list of hospitals seeking quality locums. She has extensive knowledge of locum placements and is passionate about building meaningful, long-term relationships with her doctors and completely understanding their needs.

Nicole Langan
Recruitment Consultant – Locum Surgery
Nicole Langan is one of Wavelength’s most senior medical recruiters, with over 18 years of experience. She manages Locum Surgery recruitment.
Nicole has built up a wealth of knowledge about the medical industry during her time with Wavelength and is heavily networked with public and private hospitals throughout Australia.

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

Chloe Frost
Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology
Working with you to build a satisfying career
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"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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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 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
Is there Regulatory and Migration help available?
All our doctors looking for Surgery 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 Surgery jobs currently available to you.
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 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 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
Is there Regulatory and Migration help available?
All our doctors looking for Surgery 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 Surgery jobs currently available to you.
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 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 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
Is there Regulatory and Migration help available?
All our doctors looking for Surgery 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 Surgery jobs currently available to you.