Endocrinologist - Gender Clinic

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• Fixed term, part time opportunity  
• Provide specialist endocrine leadership and clinical expertise for the Austin Health Gender Clinic
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options

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 Endocrinology Department

The Endocrinology Department sits within Austin Health’s Medicine and Cancer Services Division and provides comprehensive specialist care across the full spectrum of endocrine conditions. 

The Department has three inpatient beds and manages short-stay admissions through the Emergency Short Stay Unit. Approximately 20–30 inpatients are referred to the unit each week, and the Department’s outpatient clinics provide care to more than 4,000 patients annually. 

The Department has recognised clinical strengths in diabetes, obesity, men’s health, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, metabolic bone disease, lipid disorders, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. It delivers a range of specialist and innovative models of care, including the Rapid Access Diabetes Clinic, Diabetes Clinics, Medical Weight Management, Metabolic Bone, Lipid, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, General Endocrinology, and Gender Clinic services. 

About the role 

As the Endocrinologist – Gender Clinic, you will provide specialist endocrine leadership and clinical expertise for the Austin Health Gender Clinic. This role is specifically funded to address the increased service demand identified, ensuring timely access to gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and maintaining clinical throughput for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals. 

The clinic will operate on Friday mornings from the Endocrinology Outpatients Department at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

A regular day will see you:   

• Provide expert clinical leadership and endocrine consultation for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals, specifically focused on initiating and managing gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT).
• Drive clinical throughput in specialized Gender Clinic sessions, ensuring patients have timely access to specialist care and reducing waitlist pressures.
• Work closely with the broader Endocrinology department and statewide services to provide holistic, patient-centred care for complex endocrine presentations.
• Support the development of junior medical staff and registrars, sharing specialised knowledge in TGD health to build future capacity within the service.
• Participate in clinical review and service development initiatives to maintain Austin Health’s position as a leader in statewide specialty services.

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:

• A strong clinical background in Endocrinology with a specific interest or experience in gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and the healthcare needs of transgender and gender-diverse populations.
• Specialist registration with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing inclusive, culturally safe, and non-judgmental care that respects the autonomy of gender-diverse patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across statewide health networks.
• A drive for continuous service improvement, clinical research, or education to help evolve the Gender Clinic’s specialist offerings.

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lynda Smyth, Secretary Endocrinology at Lynda.Smyth@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Monday 8 June 2026