Fixed term from 1st February 2027 to 6th February 2028

Part time - 10.9 hours per week

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professionaleducationand research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged,diverseand collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Aboutthe Department of Rheumatology

The Department of Rheumatology provides specialist non-surgical care and treatment, on an inpatient and outpatient basis, to patients with rheumatic illnesses involving problems with joint, soft tissues and autoimmune diseases arising from an inappropriate immune response of the body.

The Unit evaluates and treats all forms of arthritis and has a range of sub-speciality clinics.The Unit is interested in the ways in which imaging mayfacilitatethe diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, most recently ultrasound and PET/CT scanning.These are being used to help diagnose polymyalgia rheumatic conditions as well as to service patient care with ultrasound guided glucocorticoid injections.

About the role

This is a one-year positioncomprisingoutpatient services in Austin Health clinics. Working closely with Senior Medical Staff who will provide high-quality medical specialist training and supervision, the Rheumatology Clinic Registrar will work in 3 outpatient clinics – General Rheumatology, Polymyalgia Rheumatica/Giant Cell Arteritis and Autoimmune diseases.

A regular day will see you:

- Support Senior Medical Staff and other registrars in the care of the Rheumatology patients.
- Provide clinical support for other registrars.
- Ensure that patients and their families are given adequate information upon which to base treatment decisions and follow-up.

About you





As the Rheumatology Clinic Registrar you will be someone who has excellent communication skills with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.You’llbring energy and drive to your workand have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this roleyou’llbring with you:

- A commitment to Austin Health values.
- Demonstrated commitment tohigh qualitypatient care.
- Haveappropriate trainingand experience applicable to the field of Rheumatology.

Working at Austin Health means enjoyinga strong senseof purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding advantages, 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 andspecial offerson 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 withdisability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and ifrequired, a WorkingWithChildren 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:Dr Claire Owen, Director of Rheumatology at ***********@austin.org.au

Application closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026

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📌 Rheumatology Clinic Registrar (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne