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Specialist Cardiac Surgeon

Ongoing / Full Time or Fractional hours available

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:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Cardiac Surgery team as a Specialist Cardiac Surgeon with experience in managing patients with heart disease, including assessment, operative management and pre and postoperative care to apply to join Royal Melbourne Hospital from September 2025.

About the role:

• This position is based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus.
• The successful candidate must have had experience as a consultant with recognised specialist qualifications (FRACS or equivalent).
• Experience in managing a range of heart conditions is essential:
• Excellent knowledge of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology, in addition to good overall knowledge of medicine in Surgery.
• Experienced in and independently able to perform: – All Tier A Cardiac Surgery procedures, including but not limited to – Adult congenital heart surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement and aortic surgery, Ross and David procedures.
•  Experience in patient care including preoperative assessment, intra-operative / operating room, intensive care unit, high dependency unit, ward, postoperative review and follow up.
• Experience in the conduct of audit, and of clinical trials.
• Substantial experience in clinical research, and a track record of appropriate publications and presentations at professional meetings

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship
• Proficiency in specialist Cardiac Surgery

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?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.

For more information, please contact Head of Unit Cardiac Surgery - A/Prof Andrew Newcomb 93424654 for key contact

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.