The Opportunity
Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Locum Orthopaedic Surgeon to support orthopaedic services in regional Northern NSW.
This role is ideal for a consultant, staff specialist or VMO wanting a clear per-shift rate, with travel, accommodation and hire car covered so more of what you earn stays with you.
You will deliver trauma and elective surgical care, take part in consultant rosters and supervise registrars. Work may include outpatient clinics, operating lists and 24-hour on-call shifts, depending on location and schedule. Ad hoc and block shifts are available for upcoming dates.

Clinical Environment
• High-volume trauma and fracture caseload, with procedural variety and complex presentations
• Up-to-date, well-equipped theatres with dedicated nursing and anaesthetic support
• Collaboration with ED, inpatient and allied health teams for holistic orthopaedic management
• Supervision and mentoring of registrars and junior doctors in a strong teaching culture
• Meaningful contribution to regional hospitals, where your expertise supports underserved communities

Requirements
• Current AHPRA Specialist Registration
• Fellowship with RACS (Orthopaedic Surgery) or equivalent
• NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Willingness to complete onboarding and credentialing

Benefits
• $3,000 per shift, based on shift type and experience, so you know what each booking is worth
• Return travel included,



so you can take a booking without paying to get there
• Accommodation and hire car included, so a regional placement costs you no extra
• Ad hoc and block shifts available for upcoming dates, so you can build the bookings you want
• Full credentialing and booking support through Gorilla Jobs

Location
Northern NSW offers coastal escapes, hinterland views and a peaceful community vibe, with the ideal blend of rewarding work and relaxed living.
This is a strong opportunity for an orthopaedic surgeon wanting regular locum work at a clear per-shift rate, with travel, accommodation and a hire car sorted.

Referral Program
Also, if locum work isn’t for you at the moment but you know another doctor who may be interested, we do have a referral program. Successful referrals can receive a $1,100 prepaid gift card for non-specialist doctors, or $1,600 for specialist/consultant referrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.

Apply Now
Contact Georgia Grayson at Gorilla Jobs.
Call or SMS: 0499 856 ***
Email: *******@gorillajobs.com.au
We also have orthopaedic surgery locum opportunities across NSW. Get in touch to discuss your preferences.
Additional information

- $3,000 per shift, so you know what each booking is worth
- Travel, accommodation and hire car included, so you keep more of what you earn
- Ad hoc and block shifts, so you can build the bookings you want

📌 Locum Consultant / VMO Orthopaedic Surgeon (New South Wales)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 New South Wales