Job Description:

Ongoing involvement with and encouragement of research
Fitzroy location - close to CBD and PT options
Full time, fixed term July 2027 - June 2028

About the Role

You will be an important member of our clinical units by ensuring the delivery of high-quality person-centred care to all patients. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to provide effective and efficient evidence-based care, whilst also demonstrating commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

The Plastic and Reconstructive Fellowship will include exposure to a wide spectrum of reconstructive surgery including breast, sarcoma, head and neck, skin malignancy, hand surgery and maxillofacial surgery. Clinical management of patients will be under the care and direction of the Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. You will be expected to undertake a clinical research project and be involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical teaching and mentoring.

Classifications for this position will range from HM25 - HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12 pro rata, per annum) + salary sacrifice and excluding super

What you will bring:

MBBS or equivalent
FRACS Part II or equivalent
Current police clearance, or willing to obtain
AHPRA Registration
Excellent skills and competencies as a clinician and excellent communication skills with patients, their families, and ones’ colleagues
Teaching commitment and skills in the areas of undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education
Ongoing involvement with and encouragement of research

About Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

The St Vincent’s Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery unit is involved in all forms of reconstructive surgery and has a special interest in microsurgical techniques, head and neck, hand, breast reconstruction and oral-maxillo-facial surgery.

The team is at the forefront of developing new techniques and improving patient outcomes through our program of basic science research, particularly in the fields of Tissue Engineering, Angiogenesis, Matrix Biology, Peripheral Nerve Regeneration, Anti-fibrosis, and Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

What we can offer you

Culture of Continuous Improvement
Employee Assistance Program
Located in Fitzroy with CBD and Gertrude St at our doorstep
Available Trams for our Fitzroy Campus – 11, 12, 109, 86, 96
Fitzroy Main building only 500m from Parliament Station
SVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and education
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

How to Apply

To apply, click the 'Apply' button.

Please attach your resume and cover letter, addressed to Dr Damien Grinsell Director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, to your application. The resume must include at least two letters of support and contacts details for your referees.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.

We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be found.

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact JMSRecruitment@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber.

Closing Date:

21 May 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan