2026 Diabetes & Endocrinology Fellow

Employment Type
- Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight
- 86

Job Category
- Medical - Registrar

Req Id -
5173

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Lifestlye A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road

About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About The Role
2026 Diabetes & Endocrinology Advanced Trainee (Fellow)
The Diabetes & Endocrinology department provides a broad range of endocrinology training and supports two accredited registrar positions (1 RCY and 1 Core), 2 Non-core Registrars (Early Access and Connected Care) and a Fellow in Endocrinology that can be accredited as an elective year. The department has a strong commitment to excellence in clinical, education and research activities and a strong focus on preparing senior trainees for consultant or academic careers.

The Endocrine Unit has 6 inpatient beds used for the management of diabetes and endocrine emergencies including a diabetes foot unit and supports a busy inpatient consultative service. Trainees attend onsite ambulatory services and specialised clinics as well as attending unit educational meetings. Research activities are supported with access to the large databases of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study and Geelong Bone Density Service. The Fellow in Endocrinology provides outreach Diabetes & Endocrinology ward rounds to McKellar centre (rehabilitation and subacute care) whilst also supporting the Clinical Trials team to perform innovative trials in diabetes, obesity and endocrinology. The role requires participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall as required by your unit

Applications are invited for advanced trainees or fellows to join our friendly and supportive department. The department currently employs 12 consultants who provide inpatient services to both acute and subacute facilities on a ward service arrangement and ambulatory services through the Diabetes Referral Centre and General Endocrinology Clinic.

The unit participates in a monthly Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Meeting, twice-weekly clinical teaching, fortnightly Unit Radiology Meeting and monthly journal club with links to the Monash Diabetes Education Meeting and Melbourne inter hospital journal club. Opportunities also exist to attend quarterly Paediatric Endocrinology clinics and Fertility clinic.

Applicants must have completed the FRACP Part 1 examination or equivalent and have at least 2 years of Advanced Endocrinology training.

If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you

About The Culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

To learn more about the region, click here.

Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit directly via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
**Contact person: Dr Kimberly Cukier

Email:**

Application closing date: 15th August 2025
Position Description
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