Employment Type - Temporary Full Time

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 8369

Build your surgical career with one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive regional health servicesJoin a friendly and supportive Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team with a large and varied operative workload12‑month fixed-term full-time

About The Role

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unaccredited Registrar position offers exposure to a wide range of elective and trauma plastic surgery cases within a high-volume regional service. The role provides excellent consultant supervision and teaching opportunities in a supportive environment that encourages ongoing development of surgical and clinical skills.

The successful applicant will work within a department comprising nine Consultant Plastic Surgeons, four Plastic Surgery Registrars and one Resident, managing over 3,000 surgical cases per year. Clinical exposure includes skin cancer surgery, head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction, elective hand surgery and significant trauma experience.

The role includes participation in outpatient clinics, operating lists scheduled daily, structured teaching time, unit audit meetings, journal clubs, multidisciplinary meetings and an equitable on-call roster shared between registrars. Participation in after-hours, on-call and recall is required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality supervised plastic and reconstructive surgical care to inpatients and outpatientsAssist in elective and trauma operating lists across a broad case mixParticipate in clinics, audits, multidisciplinary meetings and teaching sessionsContribute to general reporting and departmental responsibilitiesParticipate in after-hours, on-call and recall rosters as required by the unit

What We’re Looking For

Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for registration)Demonstrated interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and surgical trainingStrong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to patient-centred care, learning and professional development

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramExtensive professional development opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging benefitsLiving expenses capped at $9,010Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All Appointments Are Subject To

Satisfactory Police Record CheckImmunisation Status ClearanceWorking with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Dan Reilly

Email: [email protected]

Application closing date: 31, July 2026

Internal Applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.