• Rheumatology Consultant - Long service leave cover
• MSK/Rheumatology Ultrasound clinic
• 3.50 hours per week from 1 June 2026 to 20 November 2026

About the Rheumatology Department

The Rheumatology Department is managed by Specialty & Statewide Services – Medical and Cancer Services Division which is part of the Chief Operating Directorate. Rheumatology at Austin Health is a busy unit providing both in-and out-patient services. It is staffed by the Director and supported by a robust team of fractional specialists, junior medical and nursing staff.

The Unit has a breadth of expertise and experience, particularly in autoimmune diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, vasculitis and advanced imaging including musculoskeletal ultrasound. It's the third largest Rheumatology provider in Victoria with 2 accredited core Advanced Trainees and a part-time Senior Rheumatology Registrar (non-core) position.

The Rheumatology Unit prides itself in the level of teaching and clinical research activity supported within the department. This includes a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit carrying out industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

About the role

As the Rheumatology Consultant, you'll provide the highest quality care and comprehensive management of inpatient and outpatients. The MSK/Rheumatology Ultrasound Clinic runs each Thursday afternoon. Patients seen in the clinic attend with musculoskeletal issues that require further evaluation and management.

You'll also supervise the Registrar in this Clinic. Whilst ultrasound experience is highly desirable, due to the fact that a Rheumatology Ultrasound clinic is also scheduled with the MSK Clinic list fortnightly, it's not absolutely necessary as this skill is infrequent amongst Australian rheumatologists.

Essential qualifications

• A tertiary qualified and registered Medical Practitioner with AHPRA - RACP Fellowship in the specialty of Rheumatology
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care 
• Demonstrates engagement, teamwork and collaboration

Work with us

We're 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're 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. 

Apply

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you're welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lionel Schachna, Rheumatology Head of Unit, at Lionel.Schachna@austin.org.au

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