 
        
        Overview
Part time, fixed term position covering General Rheumatology and Spondylitis clinic with ward service. 5 January to 2 August 2026, 10.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
 * Provide comprehensive management of inpatient and outpatient services.
 * Provide a consultative service to other Units as required.
 * Supervise trainees and junior medical staff.
 * Assist the Director in administrative duties, including development and review of policies and procedures for service provision and updating to reflect best practice and evidence-based medicine.
 * Assist in evaluating service delivery and implementing quality and risk management initiatives.
About you / Qualifications
 * Medical Practitioner registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
 * Appropriate training and experience in the field of Rheumatology
 * A commitment to high‑quality patient care
 * Commitment to working as a team with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and high-quality care across the continuum
Benefits
 * Salary packaging options for living expenses, meals and accommodation
 * Wellbeing and wellness initiatives, including discounted fitness memberships and health insurance offers
 * Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, accessible 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 welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and, if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, contact the hiring manager: Lionel Schachna, Rheumatology Head of Unit at Lionel.Schachna@austin.org.au.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur before the closing date.
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