Clinical Epilepsy Fellow
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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 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 Epilepsy Department
The Department of Neurology at Austin Health is one of Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive neurology units, renowned for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education It has established an international reputation in the management of stroke, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis
The Bladin-Berkovic Comprehensive Epilepsy Program was the first Epilepsy Unit to be established in Australia, and one the leading Epilepsy services worldwide. Major research aspects of the program include epilepsy genetics, advanced imaging, the pharmacological treatment of epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation / epilepsy DBS, epilepsy and pregnancy, and neuropsychology.
About the role
The Epilepsy Fellow position is designed to Observe duties of this position managing patients with Epilepsy and other neurological conditions efficiently to the standards of the Neurology department, including participating in the Austin Health performance appraisal program and being involved in teaching, training, and research activities.
A regular day will see you:
- Observe shared Management of inpatients admitted under the Epilepsy units
- Regular attendance of Epilepsy and First Seizure outpatient clinics
- Reporting of outpatient and inpatient scalp (video-)EEG, and stereo-EEG
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process)
- Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Neurology/Epilepsy
- Ongoing Modified Rankin Scale Certification
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.
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: Vincent Thijs, Director of Neurology, Vincent.Thijs@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Tuesday 5 August 2025
