Step into a role where your surgical expertise transforms lives across one of Australia’s most diverse and exciting regions. Cairns Hospital is seeking an exceptional Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our high‑performing Department of Surgery and contribute to world‑class care in a setting unlike any other.
Make the move. Make a difference.
About us:
Located on the Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Hospital is the major referral hospital for Far North Queensland, so you can enjoy a tropical lifestyle and diverse community, whilst being a part of a supportive workplace that values your contribution.
Cairns Hospital offers a rich mix of elective, acute, trauma, microsurgical, and reconstructive casemix — supported by a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and a health service committed to excellence.
About you:
In your new role you will……
* contribute to elective, acute, and trauma surgery, including advanced microsurgical reconstruction and major soft‑tissue reconstruction in collaboration with orthopaedics.
* provide expert plastic and reconstructive surgical care, participate in the on‑call roster, support junior staff, and play an active role in shaping the future of plastic and reconstructive surgical services across Far North Queensland.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $274,678 per annum full time (L24 – L27) or up to $251,642 per annum full time (L18 – L24), you will also have access to:
* Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
* Attraction & retention allowance (up to 55% of base salary)
* Professional development allowance (up to $22,145 per annum full time)
* Motor vehicle allowance (up to $23,395 per annum full time)
* Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.)
* Private practice arrangements
* Salary packaging
* Annual incremental increases
* Career training and development
* Flexible work arrangements
* Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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