Visiting Medical Officer - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - CRGH (Apply via eCredential)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative services at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The role involves teaching, research and quality improvement, with emphasis on microsurgical, breast and complex reconstructions.

The successful appointee will be FRACS, registered or eligible with AHPRA, and may have Fellowship awarded within two months of February 2027.

Qualifications

• Current registered medical practitioner.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic and consultative services in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities.
• Apply sub-specialty skills in microsurgical, breast, transgender, hand and complex reconstructions.

Skills

Microsurgical reconstruction

Breast reconstruction

Hand surgery

Transgender surgery

Education

FRACS in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

AHPRA registration or eligible

Fellowship recognition in Plastics

Job description

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer (Temporary up to 6 Months) Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer Requisition ID: REQ702418 Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Visiting Medical Officer in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to join our team at Concord Repatriation General Hospital! The primary purpose of the role of Visiting Medical Officer in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Department and Hospital as required. The Visiting Medical Officer in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery will have sub‑specialty skills in microsurgical reconstruction, breast reconstruction, transgender surgery, hand surgery and complex reconstruction. The Visiting Medical Officer will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development. The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) with recognised qualifications in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and/or other equivalent specialist recognition. Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from the beginning of the 2027 Clinical Year on 1 February 2027, may be considered. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Public Hospitals Visiting Medical Officer Determination. For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Justine O’Hara on phone: [phone] or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 10 November 2026

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