Neurologist • Provide excellent care | Based at Box Hill Hospital | Close to public transport • Fractional fixed term | 9.5 hours per week | Work-life balance • Values based organisation | Excellent entitlements Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. About the role The Eastern Cognitive Disorders Clinic within the Neurosciences Department at Eastern Health, plays a critical role in supporting patients with young onset and/or atypical presentations with dementia. There is currently an opportunity to join our team with a leave cover, position. The primary responsibility is a weekly outpatient cognitive disorders service. This role will also include additional clinical support time (2 hours) to provide supervision of HMOs and contribute to other activities within neurosciences as agreed with the Director of Neurosciences. There may also be an opportunity to provide support for covering of unplanned leave. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: Essential • Must be a registered medical practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). • Must have significant clinical experience, with experience and training cognitive neurology. • Must hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or hold equivalent qualifications to enable recognition as a specialist. • Must participate in relevant college continuing education programs particularly related to Neurosciences and Cognitive Neurology. Other • Demonstrated experience in teaching of medical students and HMOs. • Teaching experience of other clinical staff – nursing and allied health. • Exposure to research practices and principles. • Familiarity with clinical information systems. Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! • Mentor and Shadowing program • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites • Study and professional development leave • Friendly & supportive teams • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Fitness Passport for work-life balance • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme • Access to Private Health Insurance offers • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training • Cafes at all of our Hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. Good to know: • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. • Advertising may end before the closing date. • We do not accept recruitment agency application If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. Please click here for position description Contact Person: A/Prof Patrick Carney Contact Number: 03 9895 4974 Contact Email: patrick.carney2@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 28/09/2025 Need help submitting your application? Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process! Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.