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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