The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Neurology Fellow - Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases

This is a 12-month Fixed Term, Part Time position (60 hours per fortnight) commencing 1st February 2027.

Neurology Fellow - Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases - Position Description

Reference Template for download

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

There is a growing burden of disease associated with Dementia in Australia.  In 2023 it was estimated that there were 421,00 Australians living with dementia that was predicted to double by 2058 (AIHW Dementia in Australia, Summary - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare). As new treatments and technologies are developed, RMH has the opportunity to fully realise the potential of its clinical experts, researchers, and the Parkville Biomedical Precinct to enhance collaborative partnerships and become a Centre of Excellence for the assessment and treatment of people with dementia. 

About the role:

• Attend weekly clinics
• Assess inpatients with cognitive and behavioural changes
• Participate in dementia research clinical trials
• Attend Dementia Centre and departmental research meetings

About You:

• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Appropriate tertiary health qualifications – MBBS or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter 
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Two references are required to support your application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
  
  

Interested?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For further formation, please contact Nawaf Yassi 9342 8448.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.