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Hottest locum surgeon jobs in Australia & New Zealand

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Surgery

  • Pialba, Queensland AU
  • Locum
  • $2,007 per day
  • 30 Jan 2025 ~ 14 Feb 2025
This 209-bed hospital is an acute facility on the Fraser Coast in Queensland (QLD) and delivers a comprehensive range of health care services, including: Acute inpatient and outpatient services Community health Oral health Community mental health services Location Information This city is an aq...

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Surgery

  • Invercargill, South Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $2,000 per day
  • 24 Jan 2025 ~ 28 Jan 2025
Heritage buildings and magnificent city gardens contribute an old-world charm to this delightful southern city.   Home of legendary sporting greats in rugby, netball, basketball and hockey, it has an indoor velodrome, Olympic-sized swimming pool and rugby stadium. Classic motoring fans gather to ...

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Surgery

  • Bathurst, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $2,000 per day
  • 23 Jan 2025 ~ 30 Jan 2025
Reach your potential at this modern hospital in a vibrant, historic town.  Located in one of the most diverse regions in New South Wales, this city boasts heritage-listed buildings, and world-class museums and galleries alongside spectacular natural wonders. With a strong educational sector, th...

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Surgery

  • Warragul, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $1,500 per day
  • NOW ~ 29 Jan 2025
This public hospital in Australia is located in a beautiful and peaceful area surrounded by lush greenery and scenic landscapes. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies to provide the best possible care to patients. The hospital has a team of hi...
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You can choose when you want to work, how long you want to work for and then you can choose when you go back. It’s enabled me to have more time to spend with the family.

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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 2025, and we have a plethora of top-paid surgeon jobs available. Surgeons earn between AUD$250,000 - 500,000 in Australia, with general surgeons earning around AUD$358,000 annually. Locum surgeons are earning between AUD$2,500 - $5,000 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.