Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 12
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 8899
- Build your specialist career with Victoria's largest regional health service
- Join a collaborative Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team delivering exceptional patient care
- Temporary part time opportunity (until 31/01/2027) | Contribute to clinical excellence, education and research
About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon to join Barwon Health's Surgical & Critical Care Division. You will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient plastic and reconstructive surgical services to public and private patients while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to medical education, clinical research and continuous quality improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality inpatient and outpatient plastic and reconstructive surgical care.
- Participate in the Plastic Surgery after-hours roster and multidisciplinary clinical care.
- Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
- Contribute to teaching, clinical research, audit and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
What we're looking for
- Basic medical degree with eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), or currently on the pathway to obtaining FRACS.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
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 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: Fraser Gilmour
Email: robert.gilmour@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 24 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 page 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.