Fellow - Plastic Surgery

MP Year 1-2 $212,681 - $222,412 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation, and professional development allowance)

Please note this is for the August 2026 Plastics Surgery Fellow intake.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/03/2026. 

Position Profile: 
Royal Perth Hospital is the major tertiary trauma centre for the city of Perth, Western Australia.  It also performs a significant amount of elective plastic surgery work. Our Plastic Surgery Department is seeking one suitably qualified Plastic Surgery Fellow to undertake an interesting, broad and unique position. The fellowship is designed for plastic surgeons who wish to undertake further training to expand their skill set primarily in the fields of trauma, microsurgery and with a special interest in breast reconstruction. It offers an opportunity to be involved in both theatre and outpatient plastic surgery work under consultant supervision, as well as in an independent capacity.

The fellowship is designed for surgeons with substantial pre-fellowship registrar experience, with the aim of advanced surgical skill development. As such it is a senior position that does require the ability to function independently with indirect supervision, however, direct supervision with senior consultant staff on site is also present.

The Royal Perth Hospital Plastic Surgery unit undertakes the whole spectrum of reconstructive surgery including facial, skin, breast, lower limb, head and neck surgery as well as a large volume of hand and wrist surgery. This fellowship will carry a significant component of breast reconstruction. Our unit also provides cover for the State Trauma Unit, which is part of the Hospital, with wide exposure to complex upper and lower limb trauma. There are multiple opportunities for involvement in microsurgical free flap reconstruction, both elective and acute.  

Area Profile: 
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.   

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System - Medical Practitioners - AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Mr Dirck Ananos/Paul Quinn, Co-Heads of Department on (08) 6477 5415.           

To Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. 

Other Conditions: 

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 07/04/2025 at 4:00pm AWST

Attachments:
JDF:  Fellow Plastic Surgery - 520276 - MP 1-2 - JDF.pdf
WWC:  WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
Guide:  2024 Registrar Application Guide V2_Updated with 2026-27 TDs.pdf

MedCareers Ref 492684 / VCID 955408