Registrar - Unaccredited - Plastic Surgery

Req ID: 7095

Date: 8 Apr 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Junior Medical Personnel

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Cancer Surgery

Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto

Junior Medical Personnel

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

The Cancer Surgery Department is a growing, academic-based group of surgeons delivering surgical care to cancer patients. Surgeons carry out their work in a multi-disciplinary environment within a sub-specialty service dedicated to the management of melanoma, complex skin tumours, sarcoma, breast, pelvic and head & neck reconstruction.

What you can offer Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre:-

With a fellowship in Plastic Surgery, you will act independently and also as part of a clinical team. You will be involved with teaching and supervision of trainees and will be actively involved in research.

You are required to be a suitably qualified medical practitioner registrable with AHPRA and have a Plastic Surgery Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent.

Melbourne is consistently rated one of the most liveable cities in the world. It has a renowned food, bar and coffee scene, international sporting and cultural events, festivals, great public transport, healthcare and educatiIt also has great nearby beaches, winelands and access to fascinating regional sites and landmarks.

This is a fixed term, full time fellowship appointment, at 86 hours a fortnight, commencing 2 August 2027 to 6 August 2028.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Dr Richard Zinn
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: Richard.Zinn@petermac.org

Applications Close: 7 May 2027

Position Summary

To introduce the trainee Plastic Surgeon to the wide range of experience available in a specialist oncology centre

Clinical and laboratory research related to the treatment of skin cancer

Enterprise Agreement

Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 –2024

Classification or Salary Range

As per EBA Award

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Division of Surgical Oncology
Patients & their Carers

External

Other healthcare providers including GPs
Universities & Professional Bodies

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements:

Medical Qualifications registrable by the Medical Board of Australia
One-two years’ experience in surgical registrar post
Experience in plastic surgery

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Gain experience in providing the highest standard of patient-focused, evidence-based care in the peri-operative & clinic settings under the supervision of Specialist Surgeons	Gain Experience in the following: Surgical management of all forms of skin cancer Diagnostic skin procedures Pre-operative preparation Assistance in the Operating Suite Surgical care in an oncology setting Clinics & ward based patient assessments, care planning, review and discharge management Attendance at patient emergency situations Liaise with all professional groups in delivering holistic care to patients.
2. To actively contribute to regular meetings and demonstrate a commitment to business processes and policies ensuring ethical care.	Attend and contribute to regular departmental and audit meetings Participate in and deliver on quality assurance requirements Adhere to organisational policies and procedures ensuring ethical care Provide cover for absences for colleagues taking annual /study leave. Timely attendance at clinical sessions, grand rounds & journal reviews Completion of surgical records, critical incident forms & quality assurance forms Participation in the on-call roster, with responsibilities for surgical emergencies supported by the appropriate Consultant.
3. Take part in all activities that contribute to ongoing professional and personal development	Attend approved training courses in preparation college accreditation Attend weekly academic meetings as appropriate Maintain satisfactory clinical & academic performance, reviewed every six months

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.