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.

Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Fractional/Ongoing hours available and Fractional/Fixed Term - 20hours per fortnight (Parental Leave cover 14 January 2026 – 21 July 2026)

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, 2 International Fellows, 3 local Accredited Registrars, 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, bony facial trauma, brachial plexus injuries, melanoma and provides a broad reconstructive service to all specialties.
The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is looking for a qualified Plastics & Reconstruction Microsurgeon to join our team to optimise the delivery and efficiency of Emergency Plastics Surgery services through in in hour list
About the role:

• Demonstrate and commit to evidence-based patient focused clinical practice, including disease management strategies, clinical protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Participate in Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Unit and the Royal Melbourne Hospital clinical and administrative audit and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in the Australian Council of Healthcare Service Standards Accreditation and EQuIP programs.
• Contribute to hospital and health service strategic plans in accordance with divisional and hospital programs and implement these strategies.
• Respond promptly and appropriate to adverse events, patient and carer complaints, Freedom of Information requests and medicolegal inquiries. 
• Ensure quality and clinical standards are achieved and maintained at a high level.
• Manage the waiting list to the best patient outcomes within available resources.

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

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About you:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Victoria (AHPRA).
• MBBS
• Fellow Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) - Plastic Surgery
• Completed specialist training in accredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery program including exit exams.
• Prior experience in Breast microsurgery (post-Fellowship sub-specialty breast microsurgery training or clinical practice).

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, monthly ADOs (That’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport.
Interested?
Upload your resume, cover letter and two references. For more information, please contact Anand Ramakrishnan - Anand.Ramakrishnan@mh.org.au
Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.