Stroke Fellow

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• Part time, fixed term
• Enterprise Agreement:  Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026
• $117,876.00 - $158,878 + salary packaging + super

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 Neurology Department

The Department of Neurology at Austin Health is one of Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive neurology units, renowned for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It has established an international reputation in the management of stroke, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, while also providing expert services across all major neurological subspecialties, including movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, neurophysiology, and neuropsychiatry. 

About the role 

The Stroke Fellow position is designed to provide advanced clinical training in both acute stroke care and general neurology. The fellow plays a central role in the management of stroke patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, developing expertise in emergency decision-making for thrombolysis and endovascular therapies, and gaining hands-on experience in neurodiagnostic procedures. With responsibilities that include ward rounds, consultations, and on-call duties, the fellow operates as a key member of the stroke team, progressively building autonomy in clinical judgment and procedural competence.

Beyond clinical care, the role supports the fellow’s academic and professional development through active participation in clinical research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives. As a sub-investigator in multiple trials, the fellow contributes to the advancement of stroke treatment while also engaging in the education of junior medical staff and students. This well-rounded position ensures the fellow develops the clinical, procedural, and academic skills required for a successful career in vascular neurology or broader neurological practice.

A regular day will see you:   

• Manage stroke inpatients and participate in daily ward rounds.
• Provide stroke inpatients and participate in daily ward rounds
• Participate in decision-making for thrombolysis and endovascular therapy
• Regular attendance at outpatient clinics each week, including General and Headache
• Gain expertise in care outpatient and inpatient with first line decision maker for Neurology and stroke on call cases (with stroke team support)

About you 

As the Stroke Fellow, 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:

• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Neurology/Stroke
• Registration a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).
• Have ongoing Modified Rankin Scale Certification

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: Vincent Thijs, Director of Neurology, Vincent.Thijs@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Friday 1 August 2025