Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic  Respiratory Medicine Fellow to under take sub-specialty training in ventilatory failure and sleep medicine within the Victorian Respiratory Support Service - statewide home ventilation service - at Austin Health in 2025.
Details of Department

The position is within the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Hospital, Austin Health, a major public teaching hospital and tertiary referral health centre associated with The University of Melbourne.  The Department includes a busy 22 bed inpatient ward, including a dedicated ventilation weaning and respiratory high dependency unit, inpatient sleep study beds for ventilatory studies, complex pulmonary function and sleep laboratories and is connected with the Institute for Breathing and Sleep.

Details of position/position requirements

The objectives of this position are:

To undertake sub-specialty training in chronic ventilatory failure and provide inpatient and outpatients care for respiratory,ventilatory failure and sleep medicine patients of Austin Health.  It will include involvement in a research program.

This is a 12 month fixed term position.  

To be successful in this role you must:

• Have current (or be eligible for) AHPRA registration
• Have current Fellowship of the RACP (or equivalent)
• Have completed advanced training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
• Have demonstrated ability to undertake research

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.
Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Application Instructions:

Click on ‘Apply Now’ at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
• A current COVID-19 vaccination certificate