Orthopaedic Surgery

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Western Australia, covering the entire western third of the country, is made up mostly of the arid Outback. Its population is concentrated in its fertile southwest corner, home to the Margaret River wine region and the riverside capital, Perth. In the far north, the Kimberley region is home to ancient Aboriginal rock art, the Bungle Bungle sandstone domes and Broome, with Cable Beach camels and a pearling industry.

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Western Australia boasts an amazing lineup of spectacular natural events and attractions, many of which are only found in a handful of locations on Earth and regularly occurring at particular times or seasons of the year. This is also home to 70 per cent of Australia’s mammals and 25 species are only found in the west. The Aussie Big Five includes smiling quokkas, endangered whale sharks, playful humpbacks, surging orcas and iconic kangaroos can be found here.

In terms of the Health System, Western Australia has more than 80 hospitals spread across an area of 2.5 million square kilometres, providing world-class health care to a population of around 2.5 million. Whether you are looking to work in one of the 6 large Teaching Hospitals in and around the Perth area, or in a more General or Specialist Hospital, the greater Perth area will have a number of options for you. If your preference is working a little more regional or remote, we can offer you work in one of the 7 country regions where there are a large number of small to medium hospitals in each region covering both coastal inland and outback locations.

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The Red Centre of Australia - home to Uluru and many other incredible national parks. 
You must experience swimming at the stunning Litchfield national park, but be Crocwise! 

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Queensland is home to 4 million people and is Australia’s second largest states and covers nearly a quarter of the entire country! Within that huge area Queensland Hosts 5 of the 11 World Natural Heritage Areas and one of the wonders of the world in the Great Barrier Reef! As well as the stunning coastline cities of Queensland, there are many beautiful country working towns dotted throughout.

Queensland’s capital Brisbane is a cultural Hub hosts stunning restaurants, world famous art Galleries, botanic gardens as well as holding countless sport and entertainment events at venues such as the Gabba and Suncorp Stadium.

Queensland Health is made up of Metro Health Service as well as 15 individual Health and Hospital services. Naturally with a landscape as diverse and vast as Queensland, it creates challenges and adventures for doctors unlike what they will find anywhere else in the world!

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New South Wales is a beautiful state in the south east of Australia, NSW truly covers all bases in terms of National Parks, stunning coastal cities, rainforests, outbacks towns, Wine Regions and even snowy mountains down in the South of the state.

Sydney the capital of NSW boasts an outstanding cultural scene, Michelin star restaurants, year round sport and music events as well as countless iconic tourist spots including the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Sydney is also the home of Australia’s oldest Hospital and has been located at the same Macquarie Street location since 1811.

NSW boasts a world class public health system with more than 220 public hospitals and over 120,000 dedicated staff and with the ever changing demands there will always be a role for our doctors here.

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City of Churches is Adelaide's name, but South Australia is also the home to the Clare Valley; breathtaking wine country! Don’t forget a trip to Kangaroo Island, it’s Bucket List material.

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Melbourne, the state's capital city, has grown a worldwide reputation for its cultural scene, nightlife and as a host of world-class sporting events. Outside of Melbourne, the state is also home to one of the most popular road trips in the Australia - Great Ocean Road.

 Victoria also offers countless other picturesque destinations along its vast coastline with national parks, beaches and walks aplenty. Inland, Victoria has a vast array of diverse towns which are steeped in history and culture.

 Within the healthcare network, there are more than 200 hospitals so there is always an abundance of locum and permanent positions from options in metro locations to more regional opportunities.

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Australia's island state has often been overlooked in favour of it's mainland counterparts, but Tasmania is a wonderful destination with things to please any holidaymaker.

Tasmania offers some spectacular natural beauty in the form of its coastlines and national parks which can be explored through the abundance of walking trails across the island. It is home to some bustling towns and cities and a burgeoning food and drink scene. It is also steeped in history and cultural places of interest.

In regards to the healthcare system, there are four major hospitals that form the Tasmanian Healthcare System - Royal Hobart, Launceston General, Mersey Community & North West Regional as well as a number of other hospitals within the Calvary Health Care system and as well as some private hospitals.

With being slightly cut-off from the mainland, there is typically a consistently high volume of locum work within the state throughout the year across all major specialties and levels.