2026 Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 86
Job Category - Medical - Registrar
Req Id - 8244
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 the role
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department currently employs ten Consultant Plastic Surgeons, six registrars, one HMO3 and one intern.
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 skin cancer and head & neck multidisciplinary services.
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
Key responsibilities
- Overall care of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery patients, both in inpatient and outpatient
- To attend to patients of varying acuity and condition and to ensure the assessment and management of these patients is appropriate, timely and clearly documented
- Formulate and execute an appropriate management plan for patients
What we’re looking for
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.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- 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
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- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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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
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
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
Email: daniel.reilly@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 29th, May 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.