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Surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial

  • Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ
  • Permanent
  • $160,000 ~ $240,000
  • Start dates are flexible
This public hospital services a region of over 162,000 people. The hospital supports a wide range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services. Come and develop your career, working in a wonderful part of New Zealand in modernising facilities with a dedicated and fun team. Hawke's B...

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Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

  • Launceston, Tasmania AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • NOW ~ 02 Feb 2025
This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services. ​ This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in t...

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Wangaratta, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 06 Feb 2025 ~ 31 Mar 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 patients with the best possible care. The hospital has a range of services including emergency, medical, surgi...

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Emergency Medicine (ED)

  • Mackay, Queensland AU
  • Locum
  • $1,034 per hour
  • 03 Feb 2025 ~ 30 May 2025
Work, dream and live in one of the most sought-after regions in Australia that boasts adventure, ecotourism and year-round superb weather. Located on the stunning East Coast, this major public hospital offers you a diverse and interesting mix of clinical cases, with emergency, delivery, intensi...

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Anaesthetics

  • Echuca, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 23 Jan 2025 ~ 30 Jan 2025
This is a public hospital located in a port town 220 km North of Melbourne. As a prevalent tourist destination, the population swells during peak holiday periods and services provided by the hospital are often extended to the many visitors to the area. There are multiple services including: • A...
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Oral & maxillofacial surgery job market in Australia and New Zealand

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are in high demand across Australia and New Zealand, with competitive salaries and lucrative locum pay rates. In Australia, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can expect to earn around $400,000 AUD annually, with locum rates reaching up to $2,500 AUD a day, reflecting the high demand in both public and private healthcare settings. In New Zealand, the average salary for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is $220,000 NZD, with locum pay rates also being highly attractive.

The demand for skilled professionals is growing, especially in busy medical precincts, as hospital operators and healthcare providers seek to expand services in dedicated drug and alcohol rehabilitation and acute care. Whether in a leading private hospital or an acute and rehabilitation hospital, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are essential to a supportive team where people are at the heart of the care.

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