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ANZSCO 253514Updated 2026-01-29
Orthopaedic Surgeon
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 253514OSCA 264634
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 216k
Weekly earnings: AUD 4160
Salary range: AUD 195k-AUD 238k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.8%
NSW
23.4%
QLD
22.1%
VIC
Education mix
48.7%
Post graduate
48.2%
bachelor degree
0.4%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Orthopaedic Surgeons perform surgery to treat muscular and skeletal diseases and injuries.
What you do
- • Examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimates and explains risks to patients, and selects the best operational procedures.
- • Reviews reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories.
- • Consults with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (48.7%)
Recent job ads
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Tasks
- • Consults with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients.
- • Examines instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed.
- • Examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimates and explains risks to patients, and selects the best operational procedures.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 4160
Annual median: AUD 216k
Range: AUD 195k-AUD 238k