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.

Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Registrar - Unaccredited

This is a 12-month Full Time, Fixed Term position commencing on 1st February 2027.

Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Registrar – Unaccredited - Position Description

Reference Template for download

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: 

• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Appropriate Health Professional Tertiary qualifications – MBBS 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

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter - Addressed to Dr Anand Ramakrishnan
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Two references are required to support your application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

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?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

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