The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

2026 - Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Registrar - Unaccredited

12 months Full Time Fixed Term position commencing February 2026.

Applications Closing 6th June 2025

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The RMH Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit has 16 attending Plastic Surgeons, 3 local Accredited Registrars, 2 International fellows, 3 local Unaccredited Registrar and 6 Residents. The Unit specialises in microsurgical reconstruction for breast, head & neck cancer and lower limb trauma. The Unit also manages a large number of general plastic surgery cases, including elective and post-traumatic hand surgery, facial trauma, brachial plexus injuries, melanoma and provides a broad reconstructive service to all specialties.

About the role:

The role of the Registrar is to provide clinical leadership and management of patients and undertake clinical duties for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit under the supervision and direction of the Department Head of Unit and Consultant staff.

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unaccredited Registrar position is based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville Campus.

Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified doctors with prior Resident and Registrar experience and interest in Plastic Surgery

The successful applicants will be expected to work closely with the Unit consultants, Accredited Registrars and Fellows at the Royal Melbourne Hospital department of Plastic Surgery sharing the running duties of this busy department. The successful candidates will be exposed to a broad range of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including non-elective surgery.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge: 

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications e. g. MBBS, MD or equivalent
• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong Organisational skills
• Ability to work in a Team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
   

Interested?

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Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.