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Hottest locum surgeon jobs in Australia & New Zealand

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Surgery - general

  • Broken Hill, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $2,500 per day
  • 20 Oct 2024 ~ 27 Oct 2024
Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the NSW outback.  Located in a classic outback town with heaps of personality, this 98-bed hospital is a major referal centre for the region. It provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services including caner care, gynaecology, me...

Specialist Consultant

Surgery - general

  • Tasmania AU
  • Locum
  • $2,500 per day
  • 02 Dec 2024 ~ 06 Jan 2025
Are you a doctor looking for a new challenge? Look no further! We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a public hospital in Australia. Our hospital is a leading provider of healthcare services, offering a wide range of services to the local community. We are committed to providing the hig...

Specialist Consultant

Surgery - general

  • Taree, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $2,500 per day
  • 07 Nov 2024 ~ 06 Jan 2025
Nature meets relaxed country charm. This 160-bed hospital is located on Australia's East Coast, 170 km North of Newcastle, and offers the following services: Radiology, Ultrasound, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, and Pathology. Based in a historic town on the banks of the beautiful Manning...

Specialist Consultant

Surgery - general

  • Warrnambool, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $2,500 per day
  • 23 Dec 2024 ~ 03 Jan 2025
The hospital is part of health centre service which are committed to providing a comprehensive range of health care services to enhance the quality of life in the region. Created with a patient focus design – this innovating hospital has a warm and friendly welcoming environment, which reinforce...
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Last year our surgeons provided over 62,000 hours of care to communities around Australia

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Earn up to $3500/day
Earn up to $3500/day

Locum Consultants can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and New Zealand. No matter your future financial goals - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings.

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Travel & accomodation covered

For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. Many of our Consultant locums even bring their family along for a working holiday.

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Thinking of locuming as a surgeon?

Surgeons can greatly benefit from locuming, with placements available across Australia and New Zealand. Locuming offers surgeons the flexibility to choose where and when they work, exposure to different clinical environments, and the opportunity to balance work with personal life. Contact us to discover exclusive opportunities and explore how locuming could enhance your surgical career.

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“If you are locuming you can choose when you want to work, and how long you want to work for "
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Meet our experts in surgery recruitment

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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Rikki Turner (Australia)

What I love about my role: It is fulfilling to know that by assisting doctors in finding their ideal role, I am finding hospitals ideal candidates and patients are getting the best possible care.

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Dominique Ross (New Zealand)

What I love about my role: Working with such a positive team. I love building great connections with both doctors and hospitals.

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The surgery job market in Australia and New Zealand

Many factors affect how much you’ll get paid as a surgeon, including salary packaging, hours worked, qualifications, and entry-level vs. senior experience.

General Surgeons are among Australia’s top-earning professionals in 2024, and we have a plethora of top-paid surgeon jobs available. Figures from the Australian Tax Office show that surgeons earn an average of AUD$394,866, with General Surgeons earning around AUD$358,000 annually. Locum surgeons are earning up to AUD $3,500 a day.

General Surgeons are among the top-earning specialties in New Zealand. According to Talent, the average income of a General Surgeon in New Zealand is NZD$204,465.

The surgery job market can be competitive; let our Surgery Specialist Team help you find the role of your dreams.