Unaccredited Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Registrar

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• Applications are now open for 2 Full time Non-Accredited Plastic Surgery Registrars wishing to work at Austin Health

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.  

Details of Position

• Hours Per Week: 43 hours
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time
• Appointment Period: 3rd February 2025 – 1st February 2026

About You:

• A commitment to Austin Health values 

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process) 

• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Plastic Surgery 

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care 

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels 

• Demonstrated capability and interest in research 

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching 

• Demonstrated surgical competency  

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 benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

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 the 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

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