Want a Career in Aesthetics, Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery?
Current Roles available at Plastic Surgeon Clinics around Australia
- Read more on the Current Vacancies page
Different Roles Available in a Plastic Surgery Practice
There are a wide variety of roles needed to run a successful plastic surgery practice, sometimes a team member will multi-task.
PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC ROLES
- Medical Receptionist – Front Desk operation and meet & greet patients
- Inbound Enquiries / Patient Liaison – handle patient enquiries by phone, email and chat/text
- Patient Coordinator / Medical Secretary
- Surgical Coordinators – organise the theatre lists and team, billing and hospital.
- Practice Manager – look after the team and oversee compliance, financials and operations
- Business Manager – develop the sales and growth of a larger practice
- Marketing Coordinator – create content and organise marketing
- Practice Nurse – preop and post-op patient care, sometimes in theatre with the surgeon
- Nurse Injectors – Performing injectables treatments under supervision of the surgeon
- Dermal Clinician – Providing scar minimisation, skin treatments and skin care advice
- Admin / Bookkeeper / Finance – helping with reporting, billing, accounts and payables.
- Cleaner / Gardener / Support Roles
SURGICAL ROLES
- Specialist Plastic Surgeon
- Fellowships for qualified Plastic Surgeons
- Surgical Assistant
- Anaesthetist
- Scrub Nurse
Plastic Surgeon Vacancies & Fellowships – Job Boards
Plastic Surgeon Fellowships in Australia
ASPS Plastic Surgeon Fellowships
ASAPS Plastic Surgeon Fellowships
AAFPS Fellowships for ENT Surgeon
Melanoma Institute of Australia Fellowships
USA Plastic Surgery Fellowships
https://www.theaestheticsociety.org/medical-professionals/residents-fellows/endorsed-fellowships
UK Plastic Surgery Fellowships
International Plastic Surgery Jobs
Different Types of Plastic Surgery Fellowships
- Burns Fellow
- Melanoma Fellow
- Microsurgery Fellow
- Aesthetic Fellow
- Craniofacial Fellow
Administrative Hurdles to Working as a Plastic Surgeon or Fellow in Australia
- Immigration Department & Visas – see Immigration Agents & Advisors
- AMC – Australian Medical Council requirements
- RACS – Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – registration requirements
- ASPS / ASAPS – Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- AHPRA provisional registration
- Restrictions to Working in Public Hospitals and Regional Areas for many years
Salary Expectations for Plastic Surgeons or Fellows in Australia
Along with your Salary you could expect
- Relocation Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Overtime
- Travel Allowance
- Private Private work may be available
Further Reading
Useful Articles about a Career in the Plastic Surgery / Aesthetic Industry
- How to become a Cosmetic Nurse – Step by Step Career Guide (GCPS)
- How to become a Plastic Surgery Medical Receptionist (Foundation Education)