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 services
- Join a friendly and supportive Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team with a large and varied operative workload
- 12‑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 outpatients
- Assist in elective and trauma operating lists across a broad case mix
- Participate in clinics, audits, multidisciplinary meetings and teaching sessions
- Contribute to general reporting and departmental responsibilities
- Participate 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 training
- Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment 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 satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals 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 Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working 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
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.
