ConsultantSpecialist Respiratory Medicine

The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant/Specialist Respiratory/Sleep Medicine Physician to join a friendly regional 229 million state-of-the-art facility! An opportunity to work in a high capability rural health service providing safe quality care to patients in a broad catchment population of over 85,000 people.

This role aims to foster a culture of training and research and drive the standards of clinical care forward.

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance.
• Mediterranean weather, fine food and wine, art galleries and outdoor fun.
• Work/life balance.
• ONLY 200km s to Melbourne
• Engage in a vibrant academic environment with medical students and trainees being rewarded with an enriching experience.
• An academic appointment at The University of Melbourne s Rural Health Academic Centre is available to suitably qualified appointees.

You will be expected to take part in the rostered clinical care of inpatients and conduct outpatient clinics and the outpatient respiratory function testing service.

The successful candidate will participate in the Medical Unit inpatient roster which includes providing ward rounds, on -call service, bronchoscopy roster, and other interventional procedures as indicated for clinical care. We are in the process of developing the model of care for our onsite Respiratory Function Laboratory testing service and this role will be pivotal in the way forward to bring on this vital service for patients in the region.

This is an exciting role that will suit a specialist who is looking for an exciting opportunity to build the future respiratory service for patients.

The Location:
This is a rapidly growing regional city with a population of approximately 60,000 and a referral catchment of approximately 160,000.
If you are looking for a change of pace or scenery, come and live in this City, you will enjoy country living that will enable you to experience a laid-back way of life.

Skills & Qualifications required:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Full accreditation in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine with the Specialist Training Committee of the RACP
• An academic research degree PhD or MD is desirable.
• Experience in interventional pulmonology and non-invasive ventilation is desirable.

How do I Apply:
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on