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Surgery - Orthopaedic

  • Shepparton, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $3,500 per day
  • NOW ~ 31 Dec 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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Surgery - Urology

  • Douglas, Queensland AU
  • Locum
  • $3,500 per day
  • NOW ~ 25 May 2026
This is a 580-bed public tertiary referral hospital located in a city on the north-eastern coast, 350 km south of Cairns. Location Information The nearest airport is 4.5 km away which is serviced by daily, hour long flights from Cairns and 2 hour long flights from Brisbane. This is a major gat...

Specialist Consultant

Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

  • Launceston, Tasmania AU
  • Locum
  • $3,500 per day
  • 22 Dec 2025 ~ 05 Jan 2026
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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Paediatric surgery job market in Australia and New Zealand

Paediatric surgeons are among the most specialised professionals in Australia and New Zealand, offering vital surgical services across elective and emergency care. In Australia, paediatric surgeons earn competitive salaries, with average figures ranging from $350,000 to $450,000 AUD annually, depending on qualifications, seniority, and hours worked. Locum paediatric surgeons are in high demand, often earning up to $4,000 AUD per day.

In New Zealand, the average annual income for paediatric surgeons is $240,000 NZD, with top earners receiving even more in high-demand health service regions. These surgeons frequently work within multi-disciplinary teams, providing expert care to young patients in both public and private sectors.

With a competitive job market, finding the ideal paediatric surgeon role can be challenging. Our specialist team is here to connect you with opportunities tailored to your skills and career goals.

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Meet our expert Surgery Team, dedicated to placing doctors in hospitals and clinics across Australasia. With strong ties to healthcare facilities, they ensure you access specialist roles before they reach the market.

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This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:

  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as an employee
  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as a contractor
  • Medrecruit pays you directly (this can be as a casual employee of Medrecruit or via your company)

Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.

No, our service is free for doctors! We're paid by hospitals and clinics for our services and are preferred suppliers in several states and areas. Because we have a huge network of doctors, we save clinics and hospitals time (and money) by taking the stress out of the hiring and credentialing process.

Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:

  • Evidence of vaccinations,
  • Evidence of your degree/fellowship,
  • Annual Practicing Certificates,
  • Indemnity,
  • A certified copy of your passport and/or driver’s licence,
  • Police vetting form.

What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and New Zealand. Some states/locations also require you to complete an online training course (eMedical Courses). We're here to help guide you through the requirements, and we'll give you a checklist detailing everything you need.

Known as one of the best medical locum recruitment agencies in Australia and New Zealand, we're preferred suppliers to hospitals and health care practices across Australasia. This means we can get jobs to you before they've reached the market. Our recruiters and dedicated placement teams go the extra mile to deliver exceptional service and be the very best locum agency. Our consultants are experienced, knowledgeable and strong negotiators. They will find the right job for you at the best rate.

Yes, paediatric surgeons are in demand in Australia. As the population grows and healthcare services expand, there is a strong demand for experienced paediatric surgeons to meet the surgical needs of children, particularly in regional and remote areas.

Yes, paediatric surgeons are in demand in New Zealand. With a limited number of specialists in this field, there is a growing need for skilled paediatric surgeons to provide critical surgical care for children across the country.

Paediatric surgeons in Australia typically earn between $300,000 and $600,000 AUD annually, depending on experience and location. Surgeons in private practice or senior roles often earn at the higher end of this range.

Paediatric surgeons in New Zealand generally earn between $250,000 and $500,000 NZD per year, based on experience and work setting. Senior surgeons or those in private practice may earn higher salaries.

A typical paediatric surgeon job includes diverse clinical duties, such as diagnosing and treating surgical conditions in children. You’ll work in settings alongside other specialists, medical officers and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cases effectively.