2027 Colorectal Research Fellow (Medtronic)

- Limited Term Part Time | Part Time Employment
- Generous Salary Packaging | Work flexibly!
- Eastern Health | Amazing central locations

About the role

Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow with an interest in Colorectal Surgery to join Eastern Health. This onsite position is partially sponsored by Medtronic. The primary role of the Clinical Research Fellow is to facilitate the translation of research concepts into clinical studies that inform and enhance clinical practice. The role will include:

- Developing new research goals and ideas in conjunction with the supervisor, contribute to ongoing research projects and the supervision of junior medical staff with an interest in research
- Assisting with 3 to 4 lists per week on a rostered basis (expected supplementary income of more than $50,000)
- Participating in 1x operating list and 1x outpatient per a month and on call general surgery (consult) at Angliss Hospital and 1x operating list per month at Blackburn Hospital
- Training in anorectal physiology and anorectal ultrasound as part of the pelvic floor clinic on a fortnightly basis (3.5 hours)
- Sharing of clinical duties with the training Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand Clinical Fellow.
- 1 in 3 weekend rounds
- On call for colorectal emergencies 1 in 3 with the clinical fellow
- Endoscopy lists at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals
- 4 public operating lists per fortnight at Box Hill Hospital per fortnight

- Conducting and organising junior medical staff training in basic surgical skills, laparoscopy and endoscopy

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Eligibility for, or current medical registration in Australia
- FRACS or an equivalent specialist qualification
- A demonstrated interest in colorectal surgery and surgical education




- A willingness to undertake and contribute to research projects within the unit

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer





Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Advantages, view the extensive range here!

- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

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Good to know:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application

Job Posting End Date: 9 August 2026

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📌 2027 Colorectal Research Fellow (Medtronic) (Knox City)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Knox City