Rheumatologist

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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 Department of Rheumatology provides specialist non-surgical care and treatment, on an inpatient and outpatient basis, to patients with rheumatic illnesses involving problems with joint, soft tissues and autoimmune diseases arising from an inappropriate immune response of the body.  The Unit evaluates and treats all forms of arthritis and has a range of sub-speciality clinics.  The Unit is interested in the ways in which imaging may facilitate the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, most recently ultrasound and PET/CT scanning.  These are being used to help diagnose polymyalgia rheumatic conditions as well as to service patient care with ultrasound guided glucocorticoid injections.

The Rheumatology Unit offer a range of sub-speciality Outpatient Clinics including General Rheumatology, Ankylosing Spondilytis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatology Orthopaedics, Scleroderma, Lupus, Systemic Autoimmune Diseases and Soft Tissue Injury.

About the role 

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Rheumatology Consultant to assist the Department of Rheumatology in the Tuesday PM clinic.

• Hours per week: 3.5 hours
• Employment Status:  Fixed-term Part Time
• Appointment Period: 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026

A regular day will see you:   

• Provide comprehensive management of outpatients.
• Provide a consultative service to other Units as required.

About you 

As the Rheumatology Consultant, 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.

You’ll further bring with you: 

• A commitment to Austin Health values.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Rheumatology.
• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold the appropriate credentials of the FRACP
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Rheumatology
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care

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, Lionel.Schachna@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Monday 21 July 2025