Casual Research Fellow

Job Description:

• Casual position commencing February 2026
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About The Role
To complete a main research project to present at a national endocrine or diabetes meeting and to submit the results of the study for publication. This research will be overseen by a senior endocrinologist within the Departments of Endocrinology and Medicine. There is an expectation to enrol in a higher degree, such as a Master of Philosophy, through the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and to comply with the terms and conditions of the requirements to complete such a degree. The clinical component of the position is outlined below. It is expected that candidates for the position will receive a stipend equivalent to a University of Melbourne Postgraduate scholarship.

At the discretion of the Director of Endocrinology, to provide inpatient and outpatient care, and consultative services on clinical problems related to diabetes mellitus, general endocrinology, pituitary disorders and metabolic bone disease, and duties as outlined below (noting that clinical activities will be in keeping with the research focus of the position). In the past, this position has been recognised as an elective year of endocrine training by the RACP endocrine advanced trainee committee. Some of the expected duties involved in this position include:

• To complete a research project as described above
• To participate in research and academic activities in the Department of Endocrinology and the Department of Medicine.
• Below is a list of duties that you may be required to participate in at the discretion of the Director of Endocrinology
• Provision of proper care to patients admitted for the investigation of endocrine disorders;
• Liaison with other units on the proper care of patients with diabetes mellitus and other endocrine problems
• Liaison with diabetes educators, dieticians, and other health professionals
• Supervision of a second-year resident on rotation
• Attendance in outpatient clinics in diabetes, endocrinology, pituitary, lipid and metabolic bone disorders
• Overseeing tests of endocrine function on an outpatient basis
• Reporting of endocrine tests under supervision
• Teaching medical students and hospital resident staff
• Participation in research and audit projects
• Regular presentations at the Department's weekly clinical meeting and various other clinical meetings
• Attendance at grand rounds and journal club meetings
• Participation in the after-hours roster on the call roster at the discretion of the director of endocrinology
• Participation in clinical trials
• To assist the director with organising educational activities within the department
• To attend off-campus endocrine clinics

Successful candidates will commence their post with SVHM on Monday 02 February 2026 – Sunday 31 January 2027.

Classifications for this position will be as a Casual Medical Officer (relevant experience rate + 25%)

What you will bring:

• Full working rights in Australia
• Hold current AHPRA registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Hold a current, or willing to undergo a satisfactory National Police Check
• Have a commitment to deliver the best in patient care and safety
• Demonstrated experience applying medical knowledge towards sound clinical diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients
• Demonstrated effective communication with patients, relatives, staff and colleagues

About The Endocrinology Unit
The Department of Endocrinology at SVHM actively participates in the teaching program for medical undergraduates, residents and registrars in advanced training. The Department also participates in clinical and laboratory research in topics related to diabetes mellitus, pituitary disorders, and metabolic bone diseases. The Department of Endocrinology works in close liaison with the neurosurgery unit, the endocrine surgery unit, the renal unit and the nuclear medicine department. This position also involves the active medical management of patients at SVPHM under the direction of senior physicians that are visiting medical officers at this hospital.

A significant Outpatient Clinic program includes:

• Combined Pituitary Clinic (in conjunction with the Neurosurgery Unit)
• Multidisciplinary Diabetes Clinic
• Endocrine Clinic
• Thyroid Clinic (in conjunction with Endocrine Surgery)
• Type 1 Diabetes Clinic
• MBS Annual Diabetes Review Clinic
• Islet Transplantation Clinic (in conjunction with Nephrology and St Vincent's Institute)
• Metabolic Bone Clinic
• Rapid Access Clinic

What We Can Offer You

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Located in Fitzroy with CBD and Gertrude St at our doorstep
• Available Trams for our Fitzroy Campus – 11, 12, 109, 86, 96
• Fitzroy Main building only 500m from Parliament Station
• SVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and education
• Talk to me application - facilitate better conversations with patients and residents of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

Pre-employment checks

• Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

How To Apply

• To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter, addressed to Prof Richard Macisaac, Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Please ensure that two professional referees are listed at the bottom of your resume with Full Name, Position title, Contact Number and Email Address.

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Closing Date:

19 September :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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