Clinical Fellow (Nephrology)

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• Part-time - 27.95 hours per week
• Fixed term from February 2026 to January 2027
• Enterprise Agreement:  Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026
• $119,876 - $158,878 + salary packaging + super

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 Department

The Department of Nephrology strives to improve the lives of people with kidney disease and advance knowledge in kidney health. The department provides care for across the spectrum of nephrology, including CKD, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, pre- and post-renal transplantation, acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, and genetic diseases. Treatment of all forms of kidney disease and hypertension is supported, with interests including autoimmune diseases. It possesses the largest adult referral Nephrogenomics unit in Victoria. The Department of Nephrology provides a consultation services for patients with renal issues across all other services at Austin Health

About the role 

 The Glomerulonephritis (GN) Clinical Fellow position's main purpose is to provide additional training to develop advanced skills and specialty interest in Glomerulonephritis as well as further experience in general nephrology, Kidney Supportive Care and Nephrology Clinical Trials.

 The GN Clinical Fellow will provide high quality clinical care, diagnostic and consultative specialty service in GN at the level of a Post Graduate Fellow and participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities.

A regular day will see you:

• Working in the newly established Glomerulonephritis clinic
• Contributing to the development of the GN multidisciplinary clinic
• Overseeing and managing the glomerulonephritis patient database
• Contributing to the Kidney Supportive Care Clinic
• Involved in patient screening, recruitment and patient visits for Nephrology Department Clinical Trials

About you 

 As the GN Clinical Fellow, 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:

• Current medical practitioner registered or eligible for specialist registration with the AHPRA, and FRACP with recognised qualifications in renal medicine and/or Advanced Physician’s Trainees currently enrolled in the Royal Australian College of Physicians nephrology advanced training program. 
• Current renal medicine/nephrology clinical practice of a high standard consistent with the role of a Post Graduate Fellow, with ability to provide contemporary evidence based best practice. 
• Commitment to undertake training courses
• Track record in supervision and training of junior medical staff including prevocational and advanced trainees. 

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: Peter Mount at Peter.Mount@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Friday 25 July 2025