Endocrinologist
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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 state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Endocrinology department
Austin Health’s Department of Endocrinology is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Endocrinologist to join our dynamic and expanding service, with a primary focus on the General Endocrine Clinic.
Our service delivers innovative models of care including the Rapid Access Diabetes Clinic and the Obesity Medical Weight Management Program. Each year we manage 20–30 inpatient referrals weekly and deliver care to more than 4,000 outpatients.
We have strong academic and research links through the University of Melbourne and run a leading Endocrine Clinical Trials Unit, alongside active involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The department is also supported by a highly skilled Diabetes Nurse Education team, providing integrated and person-centred care across adult and paediatric populations.
About the role
This senior medical position offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical excellence, research, and education in endocrinology. Reporting to the Director of Endocrinology, you will:
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient specialist care.
- Participate in the after-hours on-call roster.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision of trainees.
- Actively engage in departmental research and clinical trials.
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical audit, and accreditation activities.
- Support departmental policy development and service planning.
- Collaborate with allied health and multidisciplinary teams in the management of chronic endocrine conditions.
About you
As the Consultant Endocrinologist , 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:
- Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Endocrinology) and current AHPRA registration.
- Expertise in the comprehensive management of endocrine inpatients and outpatients, with a focus on general endocrinology.
- A collaborative, team-focused approach to working with peers, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff.
- Commitment to teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior doctors.
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 benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
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. 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: Sara Baqar, Director of Endocrinology, Sara.BAQAR2@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Wednesday 24 October 2025
