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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 Vascular Surgery Unit
The Vascular Surgery Unit, as part of the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division, is responsible for the provision of services within the specialty to patients across Austin Health.
Located primarily at the Austin Hospital, the Unit is committed to the provision of high-quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching. Also provided is a consultative service for other Units within Austin Health. The outpatient clinic runs weekly at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital campus of Austin Health.
Ward 6 West is the neurosurgery and vascular surgery ward located on level 6 of the Austin Tower. There is also a comprehensive vascular laboratory co-located on level 6.
About the role
* Hours per week: 7.0 hours available
* Employment status: Permanent, fractional
* Additional notes: Hours may be split
A full list of position responsibilities can be found on the position description.
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
* Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent.
* Membership of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgery.
* Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of vascular surgery including vascular interventional procedures.
* Holder of current Radiation License, Department of Human Services (Radiation Act 2005).
* Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
* Demonstrated 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.
* Attendance and active involvement in relevant departmental, organisational and external meetings (i.e. College, Association and National/International bodies).
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: Jason Chuen, Dir Vascular Surgery at
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Thursday 25 December 2025