Fellow (Plastic Surgery) – Launceston, Tasmania

Fellow – Plastic Surgery

Location: Launceston, Tasmania

Contract: Full time | 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2028 | 76 hrs/fortnight + on‑call

Salary: $134,930 – $189,005 p.a. + 12% super + salary packaging + allowances

Take on a high‑quality Plastic Surgery Fellowship in one of Tasmania’s major hospitals, offering exceptional exposure to trauma, reconstruction, elective operating and private assisting opportunities—all within a welcoming and well‑supported team.

About the Role

This Fellowship provides extensive hands‑on experience across a broad plastic surgical scope, including trauma (soft tissue, upper limb, burns, maxillofacial), skin cancer and reconstruction, breast surgery, microsurgery, and aesthetic exposure through private lists. Fellows lead elective operating lists, support emergency care, attend dedicated clinics, and play a key role in teaching and research within the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage inpatient and outpatient plastic surgery patients
• Participate in on‑call (1:4–1:5) and support consultant on‑call when appropriate
• Lead Fellow-level operating lists and assist with elective and trauma cases
• Attend plastics and trauma clinics, head & neck MDTs, and private sessions
• Teach registrars, RMOs and students; contribute to weekly education and M&M
• Participate in research with presentation expectations at state or national meetings

What You’ll Gain

• Broad surgical exposure not often available in metropolitan units
• Close consultant supervision and mentoring
• Protected training time (10 hrs/fortnight)
• Active involvement in teaching & research
• Supportive team and strong service culture

Why Tasmania?

Tasmania combines high-quality surgical practice with an exceptional lifestyle—easy access to nature, food and wine culture, adventure sports, and a close-knit medical community where your work makes a visible impact.

Eligibility

• AHPRA General or Limited Registration
• WWCC if required for specific duties

This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
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This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife