Pulmonary Hypertension Fellow

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• Part time, fixed term
• Enterprise Agreement:  Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026
• $116,952.00 - $155,003.00 + salary packaging + super (pro rata)

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 are world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.  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.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic Pulmonary Hypertension Fellow to join our Cardiology Department for a 12-month (12 hrs/week) Fellowship position from February 2025.

About the department:

The Cardiology Department is responsible for the provision of an extensive range of cardiac services to inpatients and outpatients including general cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure service, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, interventional procedures, and non-invasive diagnostic procedures.

Details of position/position requirements:

The aim of this fellowship is to provide the opportunity for an appropriate qualified medical officer with an interest in pulmonary hypertension:

• To undertake research and quality activities, within the department, aiming for publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal and to assist other researchers with projects
• To develop advanced clinical competency in pulmonary hypertension management
• To promulgate and embed recent advances into clinical practice as appropriate
• To promote, participate and assist in the dissemination of the clinical audit processes to improve patient outcomes

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
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on 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
• Four weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options 
• Paid conference and exam leave

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: Heather Bussolaro at Heather.BUSSOLARO@austin.org.au

Application instructions:

Please click ‘Apply Now’ and you will be directed to sign in or register through the Austin Health Careers Site.  Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)

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

Application closing date: 29 September 2024