Cardiac Physiologist Grade 4 Educator

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• Fantastic full-time opportunity for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist -Educator (Pacing/EP) to progress their career with Austin Health 
• Five weeks annual leave and monthly Accrued Day Off
• Easy access to public transport with Heidelberg train station right outside our front door

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 statewide. 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 Cardiology Department 

The Cardiology Department provides an extensive range of cardiac services to inpatients and outpatients. These services include outpatient consultations, echocardiography, non-invasive testing (ECG, Holter monitoring), coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention for coronary and non-coronary applications (congenital and valvular), electrophysiological testing and ablation and device implantation (pacemaker, ICD). 

The department provides 24-hour echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation laboratory services for acute myocardial infarction. In-patients are managed predominantly in the 30-bed Cardiac and Thoracic Unit on Ward 5 East. The department has links to the University of Melbourne and a major involvement in teaching, training and research at under-graduate and post-graduate levels for both nursing and medical staff. 

About the role 

We are on the search for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiac Physiologist EP/Pacing- Educator (Grade 4) to join our team. 

A regular day will see you:   

• Develop and coordinate ongoing education program for cardiac physiologists 
• Supervise and support cardiac physiologists who are undergoing postgraduate studies and qualifications in EP & CIED’s 
• Independently perform standard diagnostic tests in the disciplines of Electrophysiology, performing implantable cardiac device interrogations, cardiac catherisation/intervention, ambulatory monitoring and ECG’s 
• The role also includes performing more complex tasks relating to implantable defibrillators, 3D electrophysiology, training staff, and assist with emergency on-call procedures 
• Work collaboratively across the Cardiology Department and with other medical staff 
• Promote safety in the workplace at all times when working with patients and colleagues 

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent 
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac technology or equivalent 
• IBHRE for Pacing and/or EP, or equivalent 
• Certificate 4 or equivalent in education and training 

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, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 
• An incredible five weeks annual leave to explore Australia or visit the wonderful tourist location that Melbourne has to offer 

Work 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. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. 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: Jo McKenna, Chief Cardiac Technologist at Jo.McKenna@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 26 January 2026