RegistrarSurgery jobs in Southport, QLD

Q: Is a registrar the same as a resident?

No, the resident or RMO is based on the ward and is usually the doctor you will see most often. These doctors are at PGY-2 level of training. The registrar is the ward's senior doctor and is typically contactable on-site, these doctors are in PGY-5 level of training.

Q: How much do junior doctors make?

A junior doctor, or resident medical officer's, salary often varies depending on where they are located and whether they are doing permanent or locum work. Find out how much you can earn as a junior doctor in Australia or New Zealand.

Q: Am I eligible to apply for a Registrar position?

To apply for a registrar position you must hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). If you want to find out if you are eligible please contact us and one of our team will help you check your eligibility ahead of making an application. .

Q: What is the difference between a registrar and a doctor?

A registrar refers to the level of post a doctor holds when undertaking their vocational training programme. Depending on experience, a doctor may be eligible to work as a registrar in PGY-5

Q: How much does a registrar make in NZ?

A doctor’s salary depends on several factors: grade, experience, the number of hours worked, location, and the type of work. A junior doctor, or resident medical officer's, salary often varies depending on where they are located and whether they are doing permanent or locum work, however, registrars typically earn between NZD $90,000 - $230,000 per year in 2025.

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Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Southport, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 October - 29 November 2026 19 December 2026 - 31 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1600 with possible overtime Covering: Orthopaedics (OPD Clinic Allocation) Monday - Friday PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,019 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

11 Jan 2027 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 19 days ago

Locum cover is required from 11 - 29 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Various days, evenings, and weekends PGY4+ 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

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Southport, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required from 26 October 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1600 with possible overtime Covering: Orthopaedic Theatre / Clinic Monday - Friday PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,019 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery - General

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

19 Dec 2026 ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 19 December 2026 - 3 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Various days, evenings and weekends 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

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 01 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 1 February 2027.

Position Details: Shifts may include days, evenings, OC and rotational weekends 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

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 6 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1730 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

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 01 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 - 16 October 2026 | $155/hr 17 October - 9 November 2026 1 January - 1 February 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various days, evenings, OC, and rotational weekends 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

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Urology

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

05 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 8 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 Monday - Friday + 1-2 on call shifts and rotation of weekend shifts.

Must be available over Christmas and New Year period.

$130 per hourBase salary

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Surgery Registrar doctors we've placed across Southport — from first locum shift to permanent post.

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“Hassle free sign up, excellent recruitment agents, good range of regular work available.”

Charitha Siriwardena

Registrar, Surgery

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“Communication by email leading up to the placement was brilliant. Everything was transparent and it was very clear what was expected on each step along the way. ”

Ryan Cha

Registrar, Surgery

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“Friendly helpful staff who try to fit in with your working needs. Excellent company. I probably should have done it when I was younger rather than spend many years at the one hospital. ”

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

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“Hassle free sign up, excellent recruitment agents, good range of regular work available.”

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Registrar, Surgery

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What is a registrar doctor NZ?

A registrar doctor in AU or NZ is a medical practitioner who is undertaking an accredited course of study leading to a higher medical qualification. Medical students move to registers in PGY-5.

Is a registrar the same as a resident?

How much do junior doctors make?

Am I eligible to apply for a Registrar position?

What is the difference between a registrar and a doctor?

How much does a registrar make in NZ?