Rheumatologist - General Rheumatology Clinic

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• Rheumatology Consultant, General Rheumatology Clinic - Tuesday AM – 4hrs per week

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 Rheumatology Unit at Austin Health is a busy Unit providing both in-and out-patient services. It is staffed by the Director and supported by a 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 the state of 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:
- Hours per week: 4.0
- Employment status:  Part-time 
- Appointment period: Permanent ongoing

As the General Rheumatology Clinic Consultant you will be responsible for:
•    Providing comprehensive management and highest quality care of outpatients   and, if required, inpatients.
•    Demonstrating a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum.
•    Participating in Unit meetings and activities.
•    Providing an on-call service as required.
•    Provide a consultative service to other Units as required.
•    Supervise trainees and junior medical staff as required.
•    Assist the Director in administrative duties as required including the development and review of policies and procedures for the provision of services, updating as needed to reflect best practice and evidence-based medicine.
•    To assist in the evaluation of the delivery of services and in implementing appropriate quality and risk management initiatives.

About you

Essential Knowledge and skills:
•    Commitment to Austin Health values
•    Must 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.
•    Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
•    Demonstrate commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities
•    Involvement in teaching and training of medical, technical and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level
•    Demonstrates 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. 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: Claire Owen, Rheumatology Head of Unit at Claire.OWEN@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 9 August 2026

Application instructions:

Please click on ‘Apply Now’ and you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.
As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health’s Online Credentialing System to complete your application.  Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit.

Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

Cover letter
•    Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
•    Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
•    Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
•    Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
•    Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
•    Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)