2026 Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Job Category - Medical - Registrar
Req Id - 5108
2026 Barwon Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
- Large and varied mix of plastic surgical cases, both elective and trauma
- Friendly and supportive environment to encourage and facilitate continued improvement of surgical skills
- Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department currently employs nine Consultant Plastic Surgeons, four Plastic Surgery Registrars and one Resident.
Operating lists are scheduled every weekday, including excellent trauma list access. With over 3000 surgical cases per year the department offers a great variety of procedures including skin cancer surgery, head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction, elective hand surgery as well as many trauma cases. There is excellent consultant supervision, with many teaching opportunities available.
Outpatient clinics are scheduled four days a week. There is a monthly unit audit, and two-monthly journal club attended by all members of the unit. In addition to these there is a weekly Head and Neck Multi-Disciplinary Meeting (MDM), fortnightly Skin Cancer MDM, regular case presentations and journal clubs with both the ENT Department and the Dermatology Department.
On call is divided between the registrars. Teaching time is timetabled and there is the opportunity of spending time observing and assisting at other local hospitals.
About the Role – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
Applications are invited from unaccredited Plastics trainees to complete a General Plastics year at Barwon Health in 2025.
If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you. The successful applicants will also assist in general reporting and participate in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall by the unit.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
To learn more about the region, click here.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit directly via email at medicalrecruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Dr Fraser Gilmour
Email: robert.gilmour@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 21st July 2025
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