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Permanent

Clinical Director - Surgery

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

Director – Surgical Services (Department of Medicine) Location: Launceston, Tasmania Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive remuneration package About the Role This senior leadership position oversees Surgical Services within a major 450-bed teaching hospital serving Northern Tasmania.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, efficient surgical care across theatres, day procedures, and outpatient services.

The role combines strategic leadership, clinical governance, and resource management, with responsibility for workforce development, service improvement, and maintaining strong performance aligned with national safety and quality standards.

$300,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Surgery

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Director - Department of Medicine (Surgery) to permanently join their team at a public hospital in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$222,789 ~ $319,701Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Cairns North, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 21 September 2026 26 October - 2 November 2026 23 - 30 November 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Bendigo, Victoria AU

06 Sep 2026 ~ 06 Sep 2026

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required for 6 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1930 Previous General Surgery experience Benefits: Accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$115 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Cairns North, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 25 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 1 September - 25 October 2026.

Position Details: PGY3+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$772 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Surgery

Lismore, New South Wales AU

11 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 4 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 PGY5+ Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$145 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Grafton, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 2 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1630 + on call on some shifts PGY3+ 1 year experience in Orthopaedics.

Must be able to independently run a fracture clinic.

$160 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Gosford, New South Wales AU

15 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 15 - 16 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1630 Trainee Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$130 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Rockhampton, Queensland AU

10 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 10 - 20 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1730 Monday - Friday Rotating overnight shift 1930 - 0730, 7 nights per fortnight Rotating on call between 1 - 3 days per fortnight Covering: Clinics, theatre, wards as rostered PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,034 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

03 Sep 2026 ~ 04 Sep 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required for 3 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and Accommodation included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Wodonga, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 04 Sep 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from ASAP - 4 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Afternoon till 1800 Must have GESA Acute Surgical Unit On site during business hours and recalled thereafter for emergencies and phone advice.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,700 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Surgery

Goulburn, New South Wales AU

12 Sep 2026 ~ 13 Sep 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from 12 - 13 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2000 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$130,180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Echuca, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 18 Sep 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 September 2026 17 - 18 September 2026 Position Details: On call GESA 24 hour on call Benefits: Travel reimbursed and accommodation provided.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Warrnambool, Victoria AU

14 Sep 2026 ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from 14 September - 30 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1700 Covering: Plastic Surgery HMO Benefits: Accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$120 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Werribee, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 1 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday The rate is $110 per hour (Ordinary hours) $120 for weekend/night Covering: Urology HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$110 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Werribee, Victoria AU

17 Oct 2026 ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from 17 October - 1 November 2026.

Position Details: Covering: Urology HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$120 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Cairns North, Queensland AU

12 Sep 2026 ~ 14 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 12 - 14 September 2026.

Position Details: PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,034 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

25 Dec 2026 ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from 25 - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1600 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Possibility of Afterhours.

On call shifts.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Dubbo, New South Wales AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 22 Oct 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 21 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Covering: theatre list, Wards and On call.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Taree, New South Wales AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required for 29 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Covering: theatre lists.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

Available from 19 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Director - Emergency Medicine Location: Queanbeyan, NSW Employment Type: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (Minimum 30 hrs/week) Salary: NSW Award Rates Apply Start Date: By Negotiation About the Role Lead a busy Emergency Department seeing approximately 27,000 presentations annually.

This role combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities across service development, clinical governance, workforce planning and education.

Approximately 20-25 hours per week is dedicated to leadership duties, with the remainder being clinical.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Deputy Director – Emergency Medicine Location: Swan Hill, VIC Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (minimum 0.5 FTE) Salary: As per EBA, including an incentivised package and accommodation support Start Date: Negotiable About the Role An exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician to support the Clinical Director in the leadership, governance, and operational management of a modern regional Emergency Department.

You will provide senior clinical oversight, contribute to workforce planning, support quality and safety initiatives, and mentor junior medical staff while maintaining a clinical workload.

International candidates can be considered.

$250,000 ~ $500,000Base salary

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Clinical Director - Radiology

Port Macquarie, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 10 months ago

This private practice in Port Macquarie are seeking a FRANZCR Radiologist to join their team on a permanent, full time basis.

Port Macquarie is a coastal town on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia, known for its relaxed lifestyle, stunning beaches, and natural beauty.

Surrounded by national parks and bordered by the Hastings River, it offers a mix of outdoor adventure and laid-back charm.

$450,000 ~ $700,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Griffith, New South Wales AU

14 Sep 2026 ~ 18 Sep 2026

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Locum cover is required from 14 - 17 September 2026.

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$2,700 per dayBase salary

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Ceduna, South Australia AU

06 Sep 2026 ~ 08 Sep 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required from 6 - 8 September 2026.

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$2,875 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Dirranbandi, Queensland AU

06 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 - 9 September 2026 16 - 20 September 2026 Position Details: Rural Generalist / Senior Medical Officer Conducting a daily ward round from 0800 – 9:00, including the review of any overnight presentations.

Providing medical practice consultations Monday - Friday, 0900 – 1700, with a one-hour lunch break.

Working within a well-supported practice using Best Practice clinical software.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Blackwater, Queensland AU

04 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 4 - 28 September 2026 6 - 11 October 2026 19 October - 1 November 2026 9 November 2026 - 30 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 On call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,600 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

05 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 - 6 September 2026 | $160/hr 14 - 27 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1500 - 2330 JMO PGY3+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$130 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

06 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 September 2026 10 - 13 September 2026 | $180/hr 20 September 2026 24 September - 1 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0730 CMO In Charge shifts.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$145 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 September 2026 | $180/hr 12 - 13 September 2026 19 - 20 September 2026 | $180/hr 29 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1230 - 2200 Locum Medical Officer - FACEM / FACRM / GP / CMO In Charge shifts.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$145 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

02 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 September 2026 5 - 6 September 2026 | GP $3000/day | FACEM $3500/day 9 September 2026 11 September 2026 12 - 13 September 2026 | GP $3000/day | FACEM $3500/day 18 - 21 September 2026 26 - 27 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1230 - 2200 FACEM / FACRM / GP / CMO In Charge shifts.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,200 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Cairns North, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 06 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 6 February 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,800 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Midland, Western Australia AU

NOW ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: mix of days, evening, weekend and night shifts Covering: Stroke Registrar Benefits: Travel and accommodation (except local) is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$149 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

02 Sep 2026 ~ 25 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 3 September 2026 | $160/hr 4 September 2026 | $220/hr 8 September 2026 | $160/hr 12 - 13 September 2026 | $160/hr 16 - 18 September 2026 23 - 25 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 In charge CMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$145 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

21 Oct 2026 ~ 23 Oct 2026

Posted 41 minutes ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 23 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Covering: Wards.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$150 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

02 Sep 2026 ~ 23 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 September 2026 | GP $3000/day | FACEM $3500/day 23 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 Consultant/Staff Spec/Vmo /Facem Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,200 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Buderim, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 2 September 2026 7 - 9 September 2026 11 - 20 September 2026 22 September 2026 24 September 2026 27 September - 30 October 2 - 7 November 2026 11 November 2026 14 - 22 November 2026 24 - 25 November 2026 28 November - 13 December 2026 15 - 20 December 2026 24 December 2026 31 December 2026 2 January 2027 5 - 21 January 2027 23 - 31 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various Covering: Ward and CCS Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$150 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

17 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required for: 17 September 2026 19 - 20 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2300 SRMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$170 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Griffith, New South Wales AU

07 Sep 2026 ~ 12 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 7 - 11 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist Roster consists of on call and assistance in ICU/ED/ Labour Ward.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$3,900 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

22 Sep 2026 ~ 23 Sep 2026

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 22 - 23 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2300 SRMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$170 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 25 - 28 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2300 SRMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$170 per hourBase salary

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