Overview
Specialist cardiology opportunity with focus on pacing and arrhythmia
Contribute to one of Australia’s most respected tertiary hospitals
Join a high-performing, collaborative cardiac care team
Better and fairer care. Always.
St Vincent's has been a trusted leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for over 165 years. Since the Sisters of Charity opened our doors in 1857, we have led with compassion, integrity, and clinical excellence—delivering innovative care and shaping the future of medicine in Australia.
Today, we’re proud to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in pacing and arrhythmia to join our Cardiology Department in a part-time capacity.
The Opportunity Consultant Cardiologist - Pacemaker Service (0.1 EFT)
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (Fitzroy)
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled
Consultant Cardiologist
to join our Pacemaker Service at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Working 0.1 EFT, this position is ideal for a clinician looking to contribute to a high-quality electrophysiology service within a major tertiary and teaching hospital.
The role alternates weekly between two core areas:
Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (3.5 hours/fortnight) : Focused on pacemaker implantation and device-related procedures
Arrhythmia Clinic (1 session/fortnight) : Involving consultation, diagnosis and management of patients with complex arrhythmias
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a respected, multidisciplinary cardiology team known for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative care.
Classifications for this position will range from
HN15 - HN55
($113.05 - $147.73 per hour) excluding super.
Key Responsibilities
Perform pacemaker implantation and contribute to a safe and efficient cath lab workflow
Diagnose and manage arrhythmias through specialist outpatient consultations
Engage in multidisciplinary team discussions to enhance patient outcomes
Participate in quality assurance, procedural documentation and departmental meetings
Support education and training of junior medical staff and cardiology trainees
About You You are a highly competent and collaborative cardiologist with:
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology
Subspecialty training and experience in pacemaker and device implantation
Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility for registration)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated experience working in a tertiary hospital environment (desirable)
A patient-first, evidence-based approach to clinical care
Why Join Us At St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s finest clinicians in a supportive, academic environment. As part of our cardiology team, you will be encouraged to pursue clinical excellence while contributing to research, teaching and continuous quality improvement.
Join a national leader in heart care with access to state-of-the-art cardiac services
Be part of an organisation committed to values of
compassion,
integrity,
justice, and
excellence
Help shape the future of cardiac electrophysiology in a centre known for innovation and care
Selection Criteria When preparing your application, please address the following:
Current registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Cardiology
Proven expertise in device implantation and arrhythmia management
Demonstrated commitment to high standards of clinical care, safety, and patient experience
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Willingness to participate in education and department activities
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment is conditional upon completion of all pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations as per SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy. You must also provide a current National Police Check.
Equal Opportunity SVHM values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants.
How to Apply If this is the role for you, please hit the
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Have a Question and Want to Know More If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Andrew Macisaac - Director of Cardiology Services.
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