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. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic medical practitioners to join our team as an  Endocrine & General Surgery Fellow in the  Upper Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Surgery unit for the  2025 Clinical Year (commencing  February 2025).    

Details of Department 

The Upper Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Surgery Unit is part of the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine.  It is responsible for the provision of services within Upper GI and Endocrine surgery as well as elective and emergency general surgery to patients across Austin Health, situated at Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.  

Details of positions available and position requirements 

The objective of this position is to: 

• Further your training in Endocrine Surgery involving medical and surgical management of selected endocrine disorders.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Provide Leave cover in endocrine surgery and general surgery for Unit consultants either for outpatients or theatre.
• Provide support to resident and Registrar medical staff through direction and supervision of patient management.
• Participate in teaching duties.
• Support emergency work to be done in hours and on call work out of hours .
• Participate in the on call roster.

To be successful in this role you must: 

• Display a commitment to Austin Health values.
• Be registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process). 
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Endocrine Surgery. 
• Demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care.

In addition to Austin Health public appointment, the successful applicant will be required to assist endocrine surgery cases in the Private Hospital system, and this will more than double the case numbers you will attend. 

For full information, refer to the attached Position Description.  

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) 
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)