Locum Surgeon Jobs Australia

Locum Surgeons are in high demand across Australia.

Blugibbon connects skilled surgeons, from RMOs to specialists, with rewarding locum positions in various surgical specialties and locations. Experience flexibility, competitive pay rates and the satisfaction of making a difference.


Why Blugibbon is the premier choice for Surgical Locums:

  • 20+ years of experience: Our founder, Sam, has a long history of supporting surgeons throughout their careers, from their first locum placement to becoming consultants. This deep understanding of surgical career paths means who know what you need at every step of your surgical career.
  • Strong Emergency Medicine connections: Our extensive network within Emergency Medicine often leads to exclusive surgical locum opportunities, especially in trauma and orthopaedics.
  • Expertise in Surgical recruitment: We have a dedicated team with in-depth knowledge of surgical specialties, ensuring you find the right fit for your skills and career goals.
  • High-quality Surgeon network: Blugibbon maintains a vast pool of highly skilled surgeons across all levels and specialties, ensuring we can quickly fill vacancies with the right talent.
  • Comprehensive support: We offer end-to-end support for locum surgeons, from credentialing and compliance to finding accommodation and settling into your new location.


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Your holistic locum journey with Blugibbon:

We understand that locum work is more than just a job. It's a career path that offers flexibility, growth and the opportunity to make a real difference. At Blugibbon, we're committed to supporting you throughout your entire locum journey, providing:

  • Career support: We'll help you identify your career goals and create a personalised locum plan to achieve them.
  • Credentialing and compliance: We'll handle all the paperwork and ensure you meet all the requirements for locum work in Australia.
  • Competitive rates: We negotiate top rates for our locum surgeons, ensuring you're fairly compensated for your valuable skills and expertise.
  • Relocation assistance: If you're travelling for a locum placement, we can help with travel arrangements and accommodation.

At Blugibbon, we believe in fostering a supportive and empowering environment for locum surgeons. We're committed to helping you achieve your career goals and create a fulfilling and rewarding locum experience.


Locations across Australia:

We have surgical locum opportunities in both metropolitan and regional areas across Australia. Whether you prefer the vibrant city life or the relaxed pace of a regional town, we'll find the perfect location for you.


Our commitment to Surgeons:

At Blugibbon, we value our relationships with surgeons and are dedicated to your success. We provide ongoing support and guidance throughout your locum journey, ensuring a positive and fulfilling experience.  Our dedicated team is available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide support whenever you need it.

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By Alison Hainsworth September 30, 2025
Doctors searching for locum jobs in Southern NSW often ask: can I bring my family and make it a lifestyle adventure? The answer is yes. The South Coast is made for road trips, and Southern NSW Local Health District offers not only rewarding locum doctor opportunities but also some of the most memorable experiences in Australia. With crisp mornings, perfect spring temperatures, and a string of family-friendly towns along the Eurobodalla coastline, this is the kind of placement that balances professional growth with a true holiday vibe. Why Locum Here? Southern NSW is ideal for doctors who want the complete experience: excellent hospital support, career-building opportunities, and a region full of adventure. For families, it offers beaches, bushland, culture, and cuisine all in one trip. Whether you’re into mountain biking, kayaking, wildlife, or fine food, you’ll find it here.
By Alison Hainsworth September 17, 2025
We’re excited to announce that Dr Sheraiz is the lucky winner of the Blugibbon Spin the Wheel $5,000 travel voucher! โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ At Blugibbon, we’re all about creating memorable experiences and celebrating the incredible doctors who choose to locum with us. Our Spin the Wheel prize is one of the ways we like to give back, helping our mates turn hard work into unforgettable adventures. Dr Sheraiz now has $5,000 worth of travel to put towards his next journey, whether that’s exploring new corners of the world, reuniting with family, or planning the holiday of a lifetime. Stories from Past Winners… Since June 2024 $25,000 of gift vouchers have been awarded to our great doctors who referred great doctors! Some of our Spin the Wheel winners have shared some amazing stories about how the voucher made their travels possible: ๐Ÿ’ฌ Dr Daisy - $5,000 December 2024
August 1, 2025
Life as a Doctor Aboard the DLV2000 – by Dr. Mark When most people picture a locum medical job, they think dusty country hospitals or tropical island clinics. But for Dr. Mark, locuming has meant something entirely different this time... working 600km north of Broome on a giant floating construction site in the Timor Sea. Enter the DLV2000: part ship, part building site, part offshore medical outpost. It's a beast of a vessel, 182 metres long, 39 metres wide, with its own helideck, heavy-lift cranes, industrial workers in hi-vis, and one solo doctor on board for 28 days at a time. That doctor just happens to be Mark. From emergency med training to inspecting the ship’s galley with the captain (yes, really), Mark gives us a candid look into what life’s really like offshore. The routine, the downtime, the food (spoiler: it’s very good), and the kind of clinical presentations you’ll see when you’re hundreds of kilometres from land with nothing but ocean around you. Curious what it takes to be a ship’s doctor? Wondering if it’s worth the pay and adventure? Or just want to see what “remote medicine” truly means? Mark’s got you covered. Let’s dive in...
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