Unaccredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Registrar

Applications are now open for Non-Accredited (Pre-SET or Prevocational) Plastic Surgery Registrars wishing to work at a health service in the Victorian Non-Accredited Plastic Surgery Registrar Match. 

For appointments for 2025 these 8 health services and hospitals include: 

Austin Health 

Barwon Health 

Bendigo Health 

Melbourne Health 

Northern Health 

Peninsula Health 

South West Healthcare (Warrnambool) 

Western Health 

One application to this Match, through the Austin Health careers portal, will be considered by all the hospitals and health services in the Match: 

This Match is not run by Austin Health or its Plastic Surgery Unit, but rather a co-operative of the Plastic Surgery Units of the health services in the Match. Applicants shortlisted for interview must number preferences for all 9 hospitals in the Match. Applicants will be ranked in the Match on a combination of their CV, referee reports, on the job performance, and interview. Matching will pay regard to the applicant's ranking and preferences, the individual job requirements, the Plastic Surgery Unit, the Health Service, and their previous hospital appointments. 

All applicants must ensure they attach the completed cover letter and CV at the time of submitting the application to the Austin Careers portal. Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form is downloaded from the portal and completed by your 3 referees before submitting them with your application. 

Austin Health - Non-Accredited Plastic Surgery  

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. 

 An exciting opportunity currently exists for 2 enthusiastic Unaccredited Registrars to join our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Austin Health for the 2025 Clinical Year (commencing February 2025). 

Details of Department 

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department forms part of the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine. The Head of the Department at Austin Health is Mr Derek Neoh.  

Inclusion at Austin Health  

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.  

Work with us!  

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 or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.

Application Instructions: 

Click on ‘Apply Now’ at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted. 

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

• Cover letter 

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 

• References 

• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable) 

• COVID-19 vaccination evidence 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.  Also, please find attached required Referee Assessment form here.

Application Closing date: 11th July 2024