Rheumatologist - General Rheumatology Clinic

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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 Rheumatology Department

The Austin Health Rheumatology Department is managed by Specialty & Statewide Services – Medical and Cancer Services Division which is part of the Chief Operating Directorate. This is a busy Unit providing both in-and out-patient services. It is staffed by the Director and supported by a robust team of fractional specialists, junior medical and nursing staff.

The Unit has a breadth of expertise and experience, particularly in autoimmune diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica. vasculitis and advanced imaging including musculoskeletal ultrasound. It is the third largest Rheumatology provider in Victoria with two accredited core Advanced Trainees and a part-time Senior Rheumatology Registrar (non-core) position. The Unit prides itself in the level of teaching and clinical research activity supported within the department.  This includes a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit carrying out industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies. 

About the role 

This is a fixed term fractional role working 3.5 hours per week from 3 August 2026 until 2 February 2027. You will be working in the Tuesday AM General Rheumatology Clinic at Austin Health Repatriation Hospital - Specialist Clinics.

A regular day will see you:   

• Providing comprehensive management of outpatients.
• Providing a consultative service to other units as required.
• Supervising trainees and junior medical staff as required.

About you 

As an Austin Health Rheumatology Consultant, you will possess 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:

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to undertake the defined scope of practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care.
• Demonstrate commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities
• Be involved in teaching and training of medical, technical and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level
• Demonstrate engagement, teamwork and collaboration.
• Have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Have a demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Clinical Governance.

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: Lionel Schachna, Rheumatology Head of Unit at Lionel.Schachna@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Monday 20 April 2026