Plastic Surgeon

The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons are expected to provide high level surgical services within their approved scope of clinical practice. As all Surgeons are expected to be able to provide routine surgical services and cover “ on call ” after hours, a minimum mandatory level of expertise and set of skills is necessary.

This is a senior Medical Position and carries with it the professional responsibilities of clinical leadership, teaching and training as well as some administrative requirements.

Hours per week: Total of 20.6 hour per week available across a range of operating and outpatient sessions

Employment status: Ongoing, Fractional Roles

Additional notes: Hours may be split over multiple applicants based on availability.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

Medical Practitioner registration with AHPRA and hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS (Plastics)), or equivalent

Appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, and

Commitment to teaching, training and research

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Mr Derek Neoh, Director Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery at derek.neoh@austin.org.au