Are surgeons in demand in Australia?
There is a demand for doctors in all kinds of specialties in Australia, but what about surgery?
Surgery remains the highest-paying specialty in Australia and the job market is competitive, but the good news is there is still a demand for surgeons across Australia. Here's everything you need to know.
Are surgeons in demand in Australia?
There is a demand for all medical specialties across Australia, including surgeons.
The need for doctors in non-metro areas and the rise of non-medical cosmedic surgery in Australia have contributed to this demand.
Surgery Australia lists plastic surgery as the 4th highest specialty in demand.
NSW health suggests Urology (Surgery) is a substantial career opportunity with Between 25% to 150% increase over the total number of trainees required.
Cardio-thoracic surgery (Surgery) - [Non-metro], Neurosurgery (Surgery), Orthopaedic surgery (Surgery), Otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (Surgery), Plastic surgery (Surgery) - [Non-metro], and Vascular surgery (Surgery) are listed as Reasonable career opportunities with Between 1% and 25% increase over a total number of trainees required.
Looking for a doctor job that matches your career and lifestyle aspirations?
Search jobsGeneral surgery (Surgery), Oral and maxillofacial surgery (Surgery) - [Non-metro], and Paediatric surgery (Surgery) - [Non-metro] are listed as adequate career opportunities.
Although this data pertains to the state of NSW only it can give an impression of the demand across the country.
Is it hard to become a surgeon?
Surgery is a challenging and gratifying career, requiring commitment and discipline. Surgical training usually takes five to six years following the completion of a medical degree.
How much do surgeons make in Australia?
Surgery remains the highest-paid medical specialty in Australia, with neurosurgeons earning the highest annual salary of $600,000.
Recent figures from the Australian Tax Office show that surgeons earned an average of $394,866, with general surgeons earning around $358,000 per year.
Locum surgeons are earning up to $3,900 per day with Medrecruit.
