2026 Cardiology Clinical Research Fellow

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Cardiology Clinical Research Fellow to join the team at Northern Health. This role requires the successful applicant to develop and undertake research objectives, projects and proposals, and outcome evaluations. Plan, coordinate and implement research programs in accordance with the policies, procedures, and fund requirements of the Northern Hospital. Research may range from experimental to clinical research and may include work in research lab as well as clinical setting. The scope of research may also include quality and safety initiatives, patient experience and audits.

The fellow will support education and training initiatives and active participation in forums and the Northern Hospital research week.

As a secondary focus, it will require provision of appropriate care to inpatients and outpatients of the Unit/Department and consultative service for patients of other units or departments. They also ensure supervision of the junior medical officers and provides support for the senior medical staff in the care of the Unit/Department's patients.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Must be a registered practitioner with AHPRA with appropriate training and experience in General Medicine.
• Must have a proven track record of excellence in clinical service delivery with a demonstrated commitment to continued improvement and teamwork.
• Must have a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to education of themselves, their colleagues, junior staff, other members of the team, and medical students.
• Must have a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to medical research, audit, QC and other activities that improve patient care.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable the development of professional relationships across a broad range of people.
• Valid working VISA if not an Australian resident.

Next Steps. . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please contact: Geoffrey Gleeson; Manager Cardiac Services on or via email: , alternatively, please refer to the Position Description here.

Applications close 10 October 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.