2026 Pleural 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

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced respiratory trainees or consultant to join the Pleural Medicine Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Pleural Medicine Unit, under the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Northern Health plays a critical role in offering quaternary level service for inpatients and outpatients referred from other inpatient unit, Emergency Department as well as General Practice. The Pleural Medicine Unit envisions leading a transformative and innovative shift in pleural disease management of all Australians.

The Pleural Medicine Unit consists of multidisciplinary staff including respiratory consultant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse consultant, and resident. We work collaboratively with the commitment in providing person-centred evidence based pleural disease management.

This role requires a commitment to the ongoing improvement in providing the highest quality of care. It required a collaborative work ethic to achieve the team's vision.

This role is responsible for inpatients unit, inpatient consultation, weekly outpatient clinics (Pleural clinic and General Respiratory Clinic) and junior staff education.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Must be a registered medical practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Must have significant clinical experience, with experience and training in Respiratory Medicine
• Must either be a physician training (I.e. BPT 3 and above or advanced trainee) or hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or hold equivalent qualifications to enable recognition as a specialist
• Must participate in relevant college continuing education programs particularly related to Respiratory Medicine.

Other

• Demonstrated experience in teaching of medical students and HMOs
• Teaching experience of other clinical staff - nursing and allied health
• Willingness to engage in research practices and principles
• Familiarity with clinical information systems
• Pleural procedural and thoracic ultrasound exposure.

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 refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact A/Prof Sanjeevan Muruganandan on

Applications close 30 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

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.