Rheumatology Head of Unit
18 hours ago
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
The Rheumatology Unit at Austin Health is a busy Unit providing both in-and out-patient services. It is staffed by the Director supported by a team of fractional specialists, junior medical and nursing staff.
About the role
Hours per week: 9 hoursEmployment status: OngoingThe Director, Department of Rheumatology (in collaboration with the Divisional Management Team), leads all strategic and operational facets of the service to ensure the efficient management of resources and effective provision of patient centred services within a complex and dynamic health service.
As a member of the Senior Medical Staff (SMS) Leadership Group, the role of Director is to provide professional leadership and promote excellence in clinical care, research and teaching in the field of Rheumatology within a whole of organisation.
To be successful for this role you must:
Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of RheumatologyDemonstrate a commitment to high quality patient careDemonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, andDemonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research.Application instructions
Please click on 'Apply Now' and you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.
As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health's Online Credentialing System to complete your application. Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit.
Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:
Cover letterCurrent Curriculum Vitae (CV)Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Current Medical Indemnity CertificateProof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Belinda Ford, Divisional Manager, Specialty & Statewide Services,
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025
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