Plastic Surgeon

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Austin Health is looking for an experienced Plastic Surgeon to join our team

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne (Australia) and state-wide. We are world-renowned for our research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

We are the largest Victorian provider of training for specialist physicians and surgeons, and internationally recognised centre of excellence in hospital-based research. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit specialises in microsurgical reconstruction for breast, head and neck cancer, as well as upper limb reanimation in tetraplegic patients. The unit manages a large number of general plastic surgery cases, including elective and post-traumatic hand surgery, facial trauma, melanoma and provides a broad reconstructive service to all specialties. There are more than 2,300 surgical procedures performed a year, including 100+ free flaps. 

The unit consists of 15 attending Plastic Surgeons, 2 local Accredited Registrars, 2 local Unaccredited Registrar , 1 Fellow and 3 Residents.

Key accountabilities in the role include:

• Ensuring all theatre lists/clinics have appropriate cover, across all sites where Austin Health provides plastic & reconstructive surgery services, including the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care 
• Demonstrate a 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 
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research. 

About you

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

• Registration with the Medical Board of Victoria (AHPRA)
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College) 
• Completed specialist training in accredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery program including exit exams.
• Demonstrated clinical practice at a high standard
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English
• Prior experience in microsurgery
• Experience in clinical research desirable

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application: 

• Cover letter 
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree) 
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College) 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 
• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate 
• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence) 
• Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable 
• Various sessions and days available

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers free, confidential and short-term counselling and coaching for all employees and their immediate families
• Easy access via public transport with Heidelberg train station right out the front of the Austin Hospital

Work with us

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. 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Celia Cosgriff at Celia.COSGRIFF@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 8 December 2024