Non-accredited Plastic Surgery Registrar position | Broad exposure to operating, inpatient, emergency and outpatient Plastic Surgery care | 10 hours protected training time per fortnight | Relocation assistance up to AUD $15,000 for eligible overseas applicants | Strong teaching, research and professional development opportunities | Regional Tasmanian lifestyle with excellent work-life balance
Plastic Surgery Registrar - Tasmania, Australia
2027 Clinical Year
An excellent opportunity is available for a Plastic Surgery Registrar to join a well-supported surgical team in northern Tasmania for the 2027 clinical year.
This fixed-term, full-time role offers broad exposure across Plastic Surgery, including operating, emergency presentations, outpatient clinics and participation in the on-call roster. The position is suitable for doctors seeking further surgical experience in a supportive regional hospital environment, with additional opportunities for teaching, research and professional development.
This role may be of interest to UK and Irish-trained doctors looking to gain structured surgical experience in Australia, particularly those considering a move into registrar-level roles within the Australian healthcare system.
The Role
As a Non-Accredited Plastic Surgery Registrar, you will contribute to the daily management of Plastic Surgery patients and support clinical activity across the service.
You will gain experience across:
• Plastic Surgery inpatient care
• Operating lists
• Emergency Plastic Surgery presentations
• Outpatient clinics
• On-call responsibilities
• Multidisciplinary surgical care
• Teaching and research opportunities
The role is clinically well supported and provides 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.
Appointment Details
• Multiple fixed-term, full-time positions available
• Commencing 1 February 2027
• Contract until 6 February 2028
• Up to 76 hours per fortnight
• Day worker position, with hours to be negotiated with successful applicants
• 12-month recruitment pool may be used to fill similar future vacancies
Salary and Benefits
Salary package includes:
• Base salary from AUD $138,978 to $194,675 per annum, pro rata
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 and meals and entertainment up to $2,650 per year
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of AUD $3,183 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance of up to AUD $15,000 for eligible overseas appointees
• Travel and relocation assistance of up to AUD $10,000 for eligible interstate appointees
• Study leave and professional development support
• Access to Fitness Passport across participating Tasmanian fitness facilities
• Additional allowances may apply
About the Location
Northern Tasmania offers a strong mix of professional opportunity and lifestyle. The region is known for its natural scenery, food markets, wineries, distilleries and access to outdoor activities.
Doctors relocating to Tasmania can expect a more relaxed pace of life compared with major mainland cities, while still working within a public hospital setting that provides meaningful clinical exposure and professional development.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold, or be eligible for:
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential.
This position may suit doctors with previous surgical experience who are seeking further exposure to Plastic Surgery within an Australian public hospital environment.
How Blugibbon Can Help
Blugibbon works with UK, Irish and international doctors considering medical roles across Australia. We can support doctors with understanding Australian hospital roles, eligibility, registration pathways and relocation considerations.
To discuss this Plastic Surgery Registrar opportunity in Tasmania, contact Blugibbon Medical Recruitment.
