Looking to strengthen your surgical experience within a well-supported team while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle?
Head Medical is seeking CST doctors to join a busy and supportive Plastic Surgery unit at a major regional hospital in Tasmania. This role offers excellent hands-on exposure, structured teaching, and the opportunity to further develop your clinical and procedural skills.
- Hands-on surgical exposure: Gain experience across theatre, emergency, and outpatient settings within Plastic Surgery
- Strong training environment: Protected teaching time and close supervision from experienced Consultants
- Career development: Opportunities to participate in research, audit, and quality improvement activities
- Lifestyle & location: Enjoy a relaxed Tasmanian lifestyle with easy access to nature, food, and outdoor activities
- Salary: AUD $134,930 – $189,005 (commensurate with experience)
The Role
You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with access to structured teaching and 10 hours of protected training time per fortnight, making this an excellent role for those looking to progress their surgical careers.
Based at Launceston General Hospital, a key referral centre in Northern Tasmania, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day management of surgical patients within the Plastic Surgery unit.
This is a clinically active role with a strong focus on developing your surgical skills and clinical decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing elective and emergency surgical patients under Consultant supervision
- Participating in theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and ward rounds
- Supporting and supervising Resident Medical Officers
- Contributing to clinical audits, research, and Morbidity & Mortality meetings
- Assisting with discharge planning and maintaining high-quality clinical documentation
- Participating in the surgical on-call roster
Requirements
- General or Provisional Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (or eligibility)
- Previous experience in a surgical or acute hospital setting
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a surgical career pathway
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to teaching, learning, and continuous improvement
The Location
A beautiful and welcoming city, Launceston offers a rare combination of lifestyle and career:
- Affordable housing, easy commutes, and excellent schools
- Fantastic café scene and access to world-class food and wine
- Outdoor adventures on your doorstep – from beaches to bike trails and mountain hikes
- Family-friendly with a strong sense of community
Whether you're looking to advance your career, lead in service design, or simply enjoy a better work-life balance, this role offers it all.
Find out more about Launceston here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.