Plastics Fellow

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• Full time, fixed term position
• Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026
• $116,952.00 - $155,003.00 + salary packaging + super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. 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 & Reconstructive Surgery Unit

The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at Austin Health is part of the Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine Division.

The Unit specialises in microsurgical reconstruction for breast, head & neck cancer and upper limb reanimation in tetraplegic patients. The Unit also 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 is committed to the provision of high quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching. Also provided is a consultative service for other Units within Austin Health.  

About the role

The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at the Austin Health is offering a one year clinical Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship commencing February 2026. This position is open to qualified overseas Plastic Surgeons eligible for temporary medical registration in Victoria. 

A regular day will see you:

• Complete further training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, in particular Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship. 
• Significant opportunities exist in regard to training and experience in:
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Head and neck
  • Lymphatics
  • Skin Cancer & Melanoma
• Provide support and mentorship to Registrars and Residents in clinical and operative care of patients. 
• Oversee and direct the clinical management of patients in collaboration with unit consultants. 
• Undertake both emergency and elective surgery independently and facilitate emergency operating. 
• Support the general running of the unit and its activities in collaboration with the unit registrars. 

About you

As the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you must: 

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).
• Demonstrated interest, and appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 

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.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

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. 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Derek Neoh, Director Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at Derek.Neoh@Austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Friday 4 July 2025