Reference Number: 5600
Category: Medical
Department: Speciality & Statewide Services
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Fixed term, 12-month grant-funded position
Part time – 7 hours per week
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 Endocrinology department
The Endocrinology Department sits within Austin Health’s Medicine and Cancer Services Division and provides comprehensive specialist care across the full spectrum of endocrine conditions.
The Department has recognised clinical strengths in diabetes, obesity, men’s health, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, metabolic bone disease, lipid disorders, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. It delivers a range of specialist and innovative models of care, including the Rapid Access Diabetes Clinic, Diabetes Clinics, Medical Weight Management, Metabolic Bone, Lipid, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, General Endocrinology, and Gender Clinic services.
Through its integrated approach to clinical care, research, education and service innovation, the Endocrinology Department remains committed to advancing endocrine health outcomes across the community and training the next generation of endocrine specialists.
About the role
As the Cardiometabolic Consultant - this position is to improve inpatient lipid optimisation for patients at Austin Health. The role is designed to ensure that very high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients are identified, managed according to clinical guidelines, and effectively transitioned to outpatient care.
Hours per week: 7.00
Employment status: Fixed Term Part-time
Appointment period: 12 months from commencement date
Additional notes: Performing one ward round per week (Monday) as well as managing patients in the Rapid-Access Atherosclerosis Clinic (Tuesday PM)
The Endocrinology Department at Austin Health is a leader in clinical innovation, offering comprehensive care across the spectrum of endocrine conditions. We maintain a strong affiliation with the University of Melbourne’s Department of Medicine and serve as a key training site for advanced trainees. By joining our team, you will contribute to our leading clinical trials unit and work alongside a highly skilled, supportive team of experts.
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
Medical Registration: Unconditional General and/or Specialist Registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
Specialist Fellowship: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent specialist recognition in Endocrinology.
Medical Indemnity: Maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance or eligibility for cover under the hospital’s insurance arrangements.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and meeting the annual CPD requirements of the RACP.
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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sara Baqar, Director of Endocrinology at
[email protected]
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application instructions:
you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.
As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health’s Online Credentialing System to complete your application. Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit.
Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:
Cover letter
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers’ licence)
Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable)
Application closing date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
