Job Requisition ID: 8226
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date: 31 Jul 2026
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
About Monash Doctors
To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Plastic and Reconstructive surgical unit is headed by Mr Michael Lo and provides a wide range of adult and paediatric cases. It is the busiest plastic surgery service in the state with approximately 6500 cases annually and is one of the busiest plastic surgery services in Australia. The majority of major reconstructive and acute work occurs at Dandenong Hospital with a dedicated plastic surgery ward on North 1. Other sites where plastic surgery care is delivered include Casey Hospital, Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Moorabbin Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital. The unit provides a full range of plastic surgery services including skin cancer, surgical oncology, major reconstructive surgery, trauma service, elective and emergency hand surgery, maxillofacial trauma and paediatric surgery.
About the Role
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective person centred care, provide teaching and supervision of resident Medical staff and students.
You will be accountable to your Unit Head/Consultant for the care of all patients in the unit. You will be required to undertake:
Patient assessment and management in consultation with the treating consultant.
Extensive interaction with the other health professionals, especially nursing and allied health staff
Self – management (including time management, assessing education and training and completing college requirements).
Provide leadership to the multi-disciplinary treating team.
Provide safe and High Quality person centred care for patients under your care.
Ensure coordination of care for patients in your unit
Ensure timely and clear clinical communication including clinical handover with regards to patients under your care
Ensure timely escalation of care related issues to your consultant when required
In your clinical practice demonstrate commitment to quality and safety and Monash Health’s “patient first” initiative
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge
Skills/ Experience/ Attitude:
FRACS or equivalent in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Mandatory requirements of the role:
Primary medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent
All candidates will require Australian working rights
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Employee Working with Children's Check
Current Drivers Licence
Referee Request
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.
Request Referee Details: Form Link
Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to:
Dr Michael Lo - Medical Head of Unit, Plastic Surgery at
[email protected]
Ms Cheryle Mccoy at
[email protected]
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close August 28th, 2026.
