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Surgery - General

  • Tauranga, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $90 per hour
  • NOW ~ 19 Sep 2025
This hospital is situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. The hospital itself is a secondary facility and provides level 4-5 services with a 349 bed capacity. There are multiple services in...

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Anaesthetics

  • Orange, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $3,000 per hour
  • 07 Jul 2025 ~ 08 Jul 2025
Unbelievable local produce, cool-climate wineries, and walking/mountain biking trails await in this quaint town. This country town in NSW boasts great weather year-round and spectacular scenery. There's plenty to explore in your spare time including boutique shops, world-class eateries, Heritag...

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Medicine

  • Lismore, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $2,500 per hour
  • 07 Jul 2025 ~ 01 Aug 2025
Extraordinary natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and amazing cultural diversity lure many to this town in the heart of the far north coast of NSW. A high concentration of artists and creatives add a distinct flair and the rich surrounding farmland is known for its coffee, avocados, beef produc...

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Shepparton, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 11 Jul 2025 ~ 29 Aug 2025
Located in the heart of Victoria, this public hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, providing a wide range of medical services to the local community. The hospital has a team of highly skilled and experie...

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Urgent Care

  • Wellington, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $1,500 per hour
  • 02 Jul 2025 ~ 24 Jul 2025
This is a community hospital in Wellington which provides the following services: Medical Surgical Maternity and child health services Services for the elderly Specialist inpatient assessment Treatment and rehabilitation service Outpatient clinics The site includes an adult psychiatric day hospit...

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • NOW ~ 09 Jul 2025
Live the dream of sun, sand and surf in Coffs Harbour on the highly popular New South Wales north coast.  With a population of over 72,000, the city has all the advantages of urban living while offering a superb outdoor lifestyle, great climate, and handy location on the Pacific Highway. Work i...

Specialist Consultant

Psychiatry

  • Adelaide, South Australia AU
  • Locum
  • $380 per hour
  • 07 May 2025 ~ 09 May 2025
This health service is located in South Australia’s largest regional prison. The prison contains an accommodation unit dedicated to Aboriginal prisoners, enhancing the ability to provide culturally specific programs and allow cultural interaction amongst offenders. Location information   The p...
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General surgery job market in Australia and New Zealand

General surgeons remain among the highest earners in Australia and New Zealand, with demand for skilled professionals continuing to grow. In Australia, general surgeons earn an average salary of $358,000 AUD annually, with locum rates reaching up to $3,500 AUD per day, offering excellent opportunities for both fixed-term full-time and part-time roles. Many positions also include salary packaging options, enhancing take-home pay.

In New Zealand, general surgeons earn an average of $204,465 NZD, with additional opportunities to earn beyond general surgery in high-demand areas such as medical education, specialist orthopaedic surgery, and plastic surgery. Health care providers are actively recruiting staff specialists and medical staff to support growing demand in both urban centres and picturesque locations like national parks.

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