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Last updated 16 July 2025
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Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

Surgeon job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimise your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialised, consider including the specialisation in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Surgeon
  • Chief Surgeon
  • General Surgeon
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Physician (Trauma Surgery)

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Surgeon Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Small animal veterinary surgeon wanted

We have an excellent opportunity for a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our general practice team working alongside 3 other experienced vets.

We are a general practice with a mix of interesting and challenging cases. Quality and care are important values for us so we offer a full suite of veterinary services, utilising Melbourne based specialists when necessary.

At Castlemaine Vet Clinic we pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment with manageable workflows. We understand the pressures on veterinarians and strive to create a workplace that is challenging, comfortable and supportive. We have a fun team and live in a vibrant regional town 90 minutes from Melbourne.

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon or recent graduate who has
  • Good medical, diagnostic and clinical pathology skills
  • Current surgical knowledge and practice
  • Ability to work with colleagues and independently
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Commitment to preventative medicine and education of clients
  • Ethical approach to animal and client care

  • Can work in a busy, high-pressure environment

    If this sounds appealing we have an exciting opportunity and salary package
  • $90-120K salary + Super, commensurate with experience
  • Permanent full-time or part-time role available
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • CPD leave. We encourage continuing education
  • Flexible family friendly days and hours
  • Our standard consults range between 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on what is required.
  • If you are required to stay back to perform a late consult or procedure you are remunerated at double time.
  • After Hours is 1 in 4 from Thursday to Sunday evening. Phones are switched off at 9 pm and turned on again at 8 am to allow for a full night of unbroken sleep.
  • Vetcheck 24/7 is used in our clinic to ease the after hours workload

    To apply or even just to ask for further information, please prepare a cover letter highlighting why you think this role is ideal for you, together with an up-to-date resume and email to Yvette Berkeley

    See our website [website]

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 30-38 per week

    Salary: $90,000.00 $120,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Visa sponsorship
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplementary Pay:
  • Bonus

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Castlemaine, VIC 3450: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work (Preferred)

    • Example 2

    Please note that we ensure privacy and confidentiality to every applicant

    ***

    THE Opportunity

    Are you an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon looking to take on a career-defining and highly productive opportunity in private practice?

    We are hiring for a premier facial cosmetic and surgical practice in Adelaide, led by an innovative and forward-thinking Oral and maxillofacial and Aesthetic Surgeon who has been practising for almost 20 years and trained in Australia and the UK.

    The surgeries performed here include functional and aesthetic.

    Depending on your availability, you will have the flexibility of engaging in full-time or part-time.

    This will be a huge opportunity.

    There is currently a waitlist of several months and the Principal Surgeon is looking to transition some of his books and patients over to the new surgeon and you will get very busy, very quickly.

    You can consult and practice out of the rooms in Adelaide and across a number of hospitals.

    *

    What else is in it for you?
  • Take over some of the books and patients of the Principal Surgeon who has a waitlist of several months and referrals he cannot service at the moment
  • Have the support of a team of dentists and oral surgeon
  • Opportunity to perform several years of surgery into 1 year due to the complexity, volume and variety of cases
  • Perform a variety of complex surgeries, whether it’s complex orthognathic surgery, dental implants (zygomatic if you’d like), full arches, bridgework, soft tissue procedures, grafting, wisdom teeth surgeries. There will also be cases with medically-compromised patients;
  • Additional procedures performed here include rhinoplasty, facial reconstruction and plastic surgery
  • Flexibility of engagement – you can start on full-time, part-time, semi-frequent or fly-in-fly-out if you wish
  • State-of-the-art surgical facilities and equipment
  • If you don’t already know the Adelaide market, there is a lot of opportunity given the very high patient-to-surgeon ratio; there is a very small number of OMFS in the city and surrounding regions.

    *

    ABOUT YOU
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with oral and maxillofacial surgery training.
  • Board certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
  • AHPRA registration without conditions/restrictions
  • Excellent surgical skills and a commitment to providing compassionate patient care.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Dedication to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques and practices.

    *

    Does this sound like you?

    Hit Apply to get in touch or email Peter on [website]

    Please note that we ensure privacy and confidentiality to every applicant

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $300,000.00 – $550,000.00 per year

    Supplemental pay types:
  • Commission



    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia Location: In person

    • Example 3

  • Job Description
  • Job requirements
  • Remuneration and benefits

    Are you a skilled and compassionate Surgeon eager to make a positive impact on surgical care in a regional setting? Our client currently seeks dynamic and experienced Consultant General Surgeons to join a skilled surgical team in a modern regional health campus providing secondary healthcare with tertiary support from state capital Perth.

    Key Job Responsibilities

  • you will play a pivotal role in providing surgical services and enhancing healthcare for the diverse community.

  • You will be responsible for delivering exceptional surgical care to patients by overseeing, coordinating, and managing the treatment of general surgery patients

  • you will manage a wide variety of surgical presentations from patients of all ages from 16 years upwards. (There is also a sizable population of Aboriginal patients providing fantastic opportunities to learn their culture and be involved in the care of these patients close to home.)

  • You will be working with an experienced, diverse team who are committed to teamwork, teaching and mentoring. In this role you will play a crucial role in the mentoring of junior medical staff, fostering the development of their clinical abilities, adherence to standards, and communication with patients and fellow healthcare practitioners.

  • You will participate in teaching programs aimed at inspiring and educating undergraduate medical students, nurturing the future generation of medical professionals.

  • Additionally, you will provide administrative leadership in collaboration with other Surgeons and the clinical nurse specialist of Surgery.

    Job Requirements

    To be successful in your application for this post of consultant general surgeon, we will seek to identity in your CV and profile the following criteria:

  • Medical degree and FRACS or equivalent qualification in general surgery

  • Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia

  • Member of the Gastroenterology Society of Australia (GESA) for upper and lower endoscopies.

  • Extensive training and experience in General Surgery.

  • An understanding of the complexities of regional and remote hospital based health services.

    Remuneration Package:

  • Consultant Year 1-9 is $375,863 - $477,339 per annum*.
  • inclusive of base salary, a professional development allowance of $31,926 per annum, and a 11% employer contribution towards superannuation.

    Employee Benefits:
    In addition to the competitive salary, employees can enjoy a range of benefits, subject to operational requirements. These may include:

  • 11% employer contribution towards superannuation in a fund of your choice.
  • Access to generous salary packaging arrangements, up to $19,000 per annum.
  • Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Flexible leave arrangements.
  • Other professional and location-based allowances.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Visa sponsorship, where applicable.
  • Generous Head of Department Allowance.

    Job Type: $375,863.00 $477,339.00 per year
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    Surgeon job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Surgeon job summary

    Our 250-bed hospital seeks a General Surgeon to join our staff. The successful candidate can join our team and gain hospital support or open a private practice within our facility and enjoy hospital privileges. We have an established and growing patient volume that provides the successful candidate with immediate cases. Expected patient volume is 12-15 patients per day. We’re looking for a Surgeon with bariatric experience as well as experience in a busy hospital setting. If this sounds like you, please get in touch today to discuss this opportunity.

    Surgeon responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.

    • Perform surgeries as needed for patients who wish to lose weight and have been unable to do so through non-surgical means
    • Counsel patients about the risks of bariatric surgery and the potential complications during post-op
    • Contribute to our care delivery team by working with other members of staff
    • Maintain detailed and accurate patient records through our EHR (electronic health record) system
    • Perform post-op examinations of patients prior to releasing them from care
    • Schedule follow-up visits with patients to ensure continuing health
    • Deny bariatric patients access to surgical treatment when appropriate
    • Perform duties within budgetary constraints

    Surgeon qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Board certification in general surgery required
    • Minimum 1 year of experience in general surgery
    • Willingness to provide guidance to residents during training rotations
    • Ability to counsel patients about their weight-loss goals
    • Familiarity with EHR systems a plus
    • Some da Vinci training preferred, but not required

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