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.

Details of the Position:-
Title:  Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow

Appointment: Fixed-Term Full Time

Period: 12 Months - February 2025  to February 2026

Hours per week:  38 hours

Details of Department

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery sits within the SAPM Division, part of the Operations Directorate, which operates across both the Austin Hospital and Repatriation Hospital sites.  

The Director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is Dr Derek Neoh.

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit provides high level Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery services to patients across Austin Health.  The unit provides specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery services and an after-hours on call service. The unit maintains an ongoing commitment to research, teaching and training.  

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit is supported by a Divisional Manager, Quality Coordinator, Finance, HR and Business Support as part of the SAPM Division.  

The Unit is committed to the provision of high quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Position responsibilities and requirements

• Participate in clinical and/or basic research.
• Participate in both Under Graduate and Post Graduate teaching.
• Participate in the auditing and review of clinical practices to improve clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, resident, nursing and other staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum.
• Participate in Unit ward rounds and weekly grand round.
• Participate in Unit meetings and activities.
• Provide surgical and clinical management of inpatients and outpatients.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care.
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
• Have current and appropriate registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).
• Demonstrate a commitment to Austin Health values.

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Application Instructions:

 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:

• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter