Surgery

Define your career with your next Surgery role

At Elective Recruitment, we understand the complexities of Surgical positions. Our dedicated team of recruitment specialists will work with you to find the perfect role.

With our extensive network of healthcare providers, we can offer varied job opportunities across surgical sub-specialties, including General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Breast Surgery and other subspecialty surgical departments.

Surgical professionals working in Australia have excellent opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen field. There are endless possibilities for career development, alongside research and innovation projects.

Becoming a Surgeon in Australia can offer an enviable lifestyle with rewarding financial dividends. Opportunities exist in public hospital and lucrative private practice settings.

With our extensive network of healthcare providers, we can offer varied job opportunities across surgical sub-specialties, including General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Breast Surgery and other subspecialty surgical departments.

Surgical professionals working in Australia have excellent opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen field. There are endless possibilities for career development, alongside research and innovation projects.

Becoming a Surgeon in Australia can offer an enviable lifestyle with rewarding financial dividends. Opportunities exist in public hospital and lucrative private practice settings.

Average salaries for Surgeons in Australia are:

Position Permanent Locum
Surgical Registrar $100,000 - $180,000 $150 - $200 per hour
Consultant Surgeon $250,000 - $1,000,000+ ​$2000 - $3000+ per day

We’re committed to partnering with you through every step of your Surgical career. Whether you’re seeking a permanent, fixed-term or locum role, our specialist team will work tirelessly to find the right opportunity for you. We provide support for medical professionals searching for all kinds of roles and specialties. These positions include Consultant Surgeons, Surgical Registrars including provisional and advanced trainees, RMOs and CMOs.

To be eligible for a Specialist role in Australia, you must hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or be eligible for specialist registration via the Specialist Assessment pathway if you have an overseas qualification. If you are an Ophthalmologist, you will be assessed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists which leads to Fellowship of that college (FRANZCO).

Elective Recruitment is a leading medical recruitment agency for healthcare professionals in Australia. Combining over 25 years of medical recruitment expertise, we’re determined to succeed and deliver solutions. That means we’ll stop at nothing to provide a great experience for our doctors and also clients.

Latest Surgery jobs

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Permanent

  • Looking to build a meaningful career within a major health service just one hour away from Melbourne?

Full-time opportunity Join a well respected department and work on complex cases  Real work/life balance in one of Australia’s most beautiful coast ...

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Consultant Urologist

Permanent

  • Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to surgical innovation in an upgraded hospital just an hour away from Melbourne?

Full-time opportunity Join a well-established health service that encourages innovation and research Live the coastal dream in one of the fastest grow ...

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Clinical Director of Surgery

Permanent

  • Are you looking for a leadership opportunity with competitive benefits and complex case management?

Permanent, full-time opportunity  Generous salary packaging options and allowances  Discover one of the most beautiful coastal regions of Tasmania  ...

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Consultant Ophthalmologist

Permanent

  • Join a major Queensland hospital where you can shape clinical practices, collaborate across departments, and make a meaningful difference in the community

Full-time or part-time opportunity  State-of-the-art surgical equipment in a busy department  There’s no better place to enjoy work/life balance t ...

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Consultant General Surgeon

Permanent

  • Practice general surgery in a health service that encourages innovation and continued development

Permanent, part-time opportunity - 38 hours per fortnight Generous salary packaging options and competitive allowances  FRACS essential Where you’l ...

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Consultant Urologist

Permanent

  • Share your Urology expertise in a modern facility with a well-established, supportive clinical team

Full-time or part-time opportunity  Work with brand new, state-of-the-art surgical equipment  Enjoy true work/life balance in tropical North Queensl ...

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Consultant General Surgeon

Permanent

  • Ready to utilise your full range of surgical skills and specialist experience in regional Victoria?

Full-time or part-time opportunity  Excellent exposure to a wide range of surgical conditions Join a major health service less than 3-hours from Melb ...

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Consultant ENT Surgeon

Permanent

  • Are you looking for a new & rewarding ENT job in one of Victoria’s fastest growing seaside regions?

Full-time opportunity  Fast paced, interesting and challenging casemix  Live and work in a coastal paradise with beaches at every turn  Where you†...

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Consultant Urologist

Permanent

  • Looking to grow your career within a recently redeveloped, state-of-the-art hospital in the heart of New South Wales?

Permanent, full-time opportunity Flexible working arrangements for work/life balance Live and work with the advantages of a big city while enjoying a ...

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Consultant Urologist

Permanent

  • Do you want to play an integral role in developing Urology services within a fast-growing and highly respected department?

Full-time opportunity Generous incentives and professional development allowances  Live and work the regional Australian dream in sunny Queensland Wh ...

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Consultant ENT Surgeon

Permanent

  • Looking for an opportunity where you can showcase your clinical expertise and utilise your leadership skills?

Full-time or part-time opportunity  High earning potential and career development opportunities Relocate to Victoria’s fastest growing region  Whe ...

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Whether you are looking to hire new staff members or are intent on finding your next Surgical opportunity, we can help.

To learn more about our Surgical services, contact Elective Recruitment or join our exclusive community, and register today.

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Living and Working in Australia

If you’re internationally trained and interested in Surgery jobs in Australia, get in touch with us to discuss your options, and be sure to download our Living and Working in Australia guide for practical insights into what you can expect when you make the move.

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