Positions

Information for members on current positions available in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Should you wish to list a relevant position, please email eo@anzaoms.org

^{Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon – Full-Time Opportunity}

Established Private Practice | The first locally based and longest running Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on the Sunshine Coast

Due to the unexpected early retirement of one of the two surgeons in the practice, we are offering a rare opportunity for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our well-established and highly respected specialist practice located in one of the fastest-growing regions of South East Queensland.

This position offers a seamless transition into an existing patient base and operating lists.

What We Offer:

• Established, reputable private practice with a strong referral base and an excellent reputation
• Regular general anaesthetic operating lists already in place
• Purpose-built, modern facilities with experienced support staff
• Potential for public hospital work at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for a balanced private/public workload

Opportunity for future practice ownership/partnership for the right candidate with no goodwill costs and the possibility for vender finance for the plant and equipment.

About You:

• FRACDS(OMS) or equivalent specialist qualifications
• AHPRA specialist registration
• Excellent communication and professional relationship management skills

Location:

Situated in the vibrant and rapidly expanding Sunshine Coast, this region offers:

• Exceptional outdoor lifestyle appeal and excellent schools
• Fast-growing location with planned future infrastructure development, especially in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
• Easy access to major city centres and airports

How to Apply:

This is a unique opportunity to step into a thriving practice with a loyal, established referral base and operating lists to take over.

📧 Please send your confidential expression of interest and CV to: coord@micqld.com.au

Oral & Maxillofacial Registrar – Annual Recruitment 2026/2027 Year

• Based at Waikato Hospital
• Permanent Fulltime
• Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent? Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?

Applications are invited for the 2026/2027 year for Non-Training Registrar (NTR) Oral & Maxillofacial Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

Candidates who have completed two years post graduate hospital experience including a variety of surgical experience will be considered. Dually qualified (Medicine and Dentistry) or dentally qualified applicants are welcomed to apply for the positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience the breadth of surgery in our large tertiary setting before honing in on a training pathway. We provide excellent opportunities for career planning and development as you will gain extensive experience in a wide variety of settings.

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral centre providing specialized and emergency healthcare for the Te Manawa Taki and Waikato area, with patient’s catchment of approximately 1,000,000 people. It is the only major hospital in New Zealand to offer all surgical specialties on one campus and is the major trauma hospital for the Midland region.

Please click the link below for more information and details on how to apply.

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OMS Specialist position – Waikato Hospital, New Zealand

• Waikato Hospital – Hamilton, New Zealand
• Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week
• Start August 2025

We are seeking an experienced Specialist to join our Oral and Maxillofacial department at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.

As a successful Specialist you will play a key role in providing regional acute, elective and outpatient OMS Services, as part of a team of OMS specialists.

There is a varied acute workload (e.g. odontogenic infections, facial trauma), along with elective operating which includes dento-alveolar, complex benign pathology and TMJ surgery. This position would be suited to an applicant with an interest in cleft and orthognathic surgery, but all applicants are welcome.

You will work closely with ORL Head and Neck surgery, Plastic surgery and Medical/Radiation oncology colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing complex head and neck oncology clinical services. OMS in Waikato hospital is unique in that it is one of the only OMS department in the country where OMS completes both ablative surgery and microvascular free flap reconstruction with its two OMS Head and neck surgeons.

This is a 1 FTE, Permanent position. Day to day you will be contributing to after-hours on-call on a 1-in-4 basis. You will be well supported, and junior on-site cover is available with both house officers and registrars. Given the presence of trainees, you will be encouraged to support their teaching and development alongside visiting medical and dental students.

Please click the link below for more information and details on how to apply.

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OMS Practice – Locum Opportunity – Hobart, Tasmania

Exciting locum opportunity at a private practice in Hobart starting November 22, 2025, for a duration of 4 weeks! Enjoy excellent weather, remuneration and working conditions, with assistance for accommodation and transportation available.

If you’re looking for a longer-term arrangement, we can definitely discuss that too! Interested? Give Ankit Garg a call or send a text at 0417 543 380. 

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Position – Wellington, New Zealand

About us

Wellington Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a private surgical practice in the centre of the capital. The two surgeons Wayne Gillingham and Kush Patel would like a third surgeon to join their team.  We provide the full range of surgery excluding malignancy and have the full range of inhouse equipment and staff for 3D digital planning and printing for implant and orthognathic surgery.  Jessica Buchanan is a visiting surgeon with a special interest in facial pain and oral medicine.  We share the premises with 3 dermatologists which works well.  Our practice is a cheerful enthusiastic place with high productivity and early adoption.

About you

We are looking for a surgeon that is keen to continue to develop their skills and contribute their talents to the group.  We both participate in on call and services at the local public hospital and would hope you would join us in building this service as well.  You will need NZ specialist registration.

About the position

Your week is flexible; likely 2-4 days of private practice. The majority of our minor surgery is done in one of our 3 on-site operating theatres mostly under IV sedation. You may choose to have 1 session a week for GA work at a local private hospital.  Then one day a week in the local public hospital system. Within our region there is high demand for Oral & Maxillofacial services so you can tailor your week to what works best for you.

Next step

We are hoping to employ someone within the next 12 months, if you are curious then the best step is to contact Wayne by email: wayne@welloral.co.nz