Surgical Assistant — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Brisbane | 3 days per week | Casual, $80–$120/hour
A Brisbane-based plastic reconstructive is seeking a motivated surgical assistant to work alongside the surgeon across a varied operating list.
The role
- $80–$120 per hour, based on skill level and training
- Theatre-based assisting across plastic, reconstructive and hand surgery cases
What you'll do
- Assist intraoperatively — retraction, exposure, tissue handling, instrument work
- Sterile preparation and draping
- Independent suturing and wound closure
- Maintain sterile technique and theatre flow throughout the list
What we're looking for
- Medical or nursing background (essential)
- Demonstrated surgical assisting experience
- Confident sewing independently
- Flexible with scheduling and adaptable to list changes
- Motivated, reliable, and genuinely interested in surgical work
Excellent opportunity for someone wanting consistent theatre exposure in a high-quality private setting, with scope to build skills over time.
