Staff Specialist in Plastic Surgery, John Hunter Hospital

Staff Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
John Hunter Hospital
Permanent Part Time | 0.8 FTE

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary team servicing John Hunter Hospital, Belmont District Hospital and Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a tertiary referral service delivering comprehensive plastic and reconstructive care across the district. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing evidence based, patient centred care while contributing to teaching, training, research and service development.

Of particular interest are candidates with experience in DIEP free flap breast reconstruction, who are passionate about advancing reconstructive surgery services within a large and diverse health network. 

About the Role
As a Staff Specialist, you will:

• Provide contemporary specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery services across HNELHD. 
• Deliver inpatient, outpatient, consultative, procedural, telehealth and on-call services. 
• Work collaboratively with Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, ENT and other specialty services. 
• Participate in multidisciplinary care and clinical decision making. 
• Contribute to the education and supervision of junior medical staff, trainees and students.
• Support quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives. 

About You
To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A primary medical degree registrable in Australia. 
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or eligibility through an approved overseas specialist pathway.
• Eligibility for Specialist registration with AHPRA as a Plastic Surgeon.
• Demonstrated completion of an Australian recognised microsurgical fellowship
• Experience in DIEP free flap breast reconstruction. 
• Demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery including Acute Hand Trauma. 

Why Join HNELHD?
Hunter New England Local Health District is one of the largest and most diverse health districts in NSW, delivering care to more than 970,000 people across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and the largest facility in HNELHD. We are proud of our strong academic partnerships with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, fostering innovation, research and world class clinical practice.

What we offer

• John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct: Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
• Sustainability focus: John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Medical Settlement Concierge: Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district – for clinicians, families and even pets.

Why Newcastle?
Newcastle offers an unbeatable lifestyle with stunning beaches, a vibrant city culture, and easy access to the Hunter Valley wine region. Enjoy coastal living, excellent schools, and a thriving food and arts scene, all just two hours from Sydney. Whether you love surfing, hiking, or relaxing in wine country, Newcastle provides the perfect balance of career and lifestyle.

Join us at an Exciting Time
In 2026, John Hunter Hospital will open a state-of-the-art acute services building as part of the $835 million Health and Innovation Precinct redevelopment. This will expand critical care capacity, enhance emergency services, and support advanced clinical care across the region, making now the perfect time to join our team and be part of this transformation.