VVSC Neurologist Epilepsy

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 is seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Neurologist with expertise in Epilepsy to join the Neurology team and Victorian Virtual Specialist Clinics (VVSC).

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:

• Participate in providing excellent Neurology outpatient care in a virtual setting
• Ensure that patients are given clear and sufficient information upon which to base their decisions
• Ensure the maintenance of high-quality clinical records, including a structured outpatient letter after each clinic encounter
• Be current with new developments in Neurology. To continuously review existing practices and to promote change where required
• Support and assist the Neurology Unit Head in the provision of excellent neurological services at Northern Health, consistent with Northern Health values

• Participate in outpatient specialist clinic triaging for Neurology where appropriate to role

• Support academic research, education, training & supervision (both medical and nursing undergraduates and postgraduates) roles in the Neurology Unit

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and up to date knowledge in care of people with epilepsy and first seizures
• Proven ability to provide efficient outpatient consultations using telephone or telehealth platforms
• Demonstrated patient-centred approach to healthcare
• Ability to clearly convey complex health information to patients to maximise their participation in decisions about their care
• Ongoing commitment to excellence in epilepsy care, and to continuous medical education in epilepsy

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 Associate Professor Doug Crompton, Head of Neurology, Northern Health via

Applications close on 22 August 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.