Neurologist (Visiting Medical Officer)

Fractional, fixed term, 0.1 FTE from July to early December 2024

Excellent benefits including salary packaging!

Fitzroy location

About the Role

The Consultant Neurologist will provide outpatient care for neurology patients and conduct one weekly outpatient session in the public clinic at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Classifications for this position will be dependent on years of specialist experience.

Your Contribution

Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Basic Medical Degree

Vocational registration with specialist qualification as a Consultant Neurologist (FRACP or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for under the Health Insurance Act 1973)

Indemnification with a recognised/approved medical defence association

Compliance with the RACP CPD program

Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we offer

Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay!

In the heart of Fitzroy, the CBD is at our doorstep and close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you in reaching your career goals

About the Clinical Neurosciences Department

Clinical Neurosciences is a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The unit provides a complete clinical and diagnostic service and maintains a strong research focus, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, headache, neuromuscular conditions and movement disorders.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research, and tertiary health service. It provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by the values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

Under work health and safety legislation, SVHA has a duty of care to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may, therefore, be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please get in touch with us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Naomi Morter -

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

9 June 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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