Plastic Surgeon

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Thrive program

Flexible work options

Inclusive workplace

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Plastic Surgeon to join the Surgical Department for ward, theatre and on‑call duties, with potential non‑clinical work in quality, safety, teaching and research. The role requires FRACS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and AHPRA registration, plus a Radiation License.

The successful candidate will manage general reconstructive procedures, hand surgery, burns and paediatric cases within Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north campuses.

Qualifications

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – FRACS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Radiation License.

Responsibilities

• Ward, theatre and on-call duties with back fill within specialist clinics.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives, teaching and research.

Skills

General Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Hand Surgery

Severe soft tissue infection

General Burns management

Lower limb trauma

Paediatric Plastic Surgery

Skin cancer management

Education

FRACS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

AHPRA Registration

Job description

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Plastic Surgeons to join the Surgical Department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The role will encompass ward, theatre and on-call duty in addition to assisting with back fill within specialist clinics. There may also be a component of non-clinical work including quality and safety, teaching and research.

This role requires experience in:

• General Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
• Hand Surgery: elective hand surgery and trauma, including replantation skills.
• Severe soft tissue infection
• General Burns management
• Lower limb trauma
• Paediatric Plastic Surgery
• Skin cancer, including BCC, SCC and Melanoma

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – FRACS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Radiation License

Applications close 13 November 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.