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Specialist Metabolic Physician

Fractional/Fixed Term – 28hpfn from 20 October 2025 – 11 January 2026.

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:

The Metabolic Diseases Unit is a specialist unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, providing state-wide services to adult patients across Victoria and Tasmania with a range of suspected and confirmed inborn errors of metabolism. With growing patient numbers, this small team is highly committed to their patients, working closely together in a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes. The predominantly outpatient service is provided for all patients with genetic metabolic conditions, such as phenylketonuria, lysosomal storage diseases, glycogen storage diseases and mitochondrial disease.
About the role:
This is a 0.4 fractional, fixed-term, long-service leave cover appointment. The Specialist Physician in Metabolic Diseases is responsible for providing expert clinical care to patients with inherited metabolic disorders through outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and participation in a shared on-call roster. The role also includes supervision and mentorship of trainees and fellows, contribution to multidisciplinary team care, and active involvement in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based metabolic medicine services
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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
• Demonstrable interest in the diagnosis of and care for patients with Inborn Errors of Metabolism.
• Completion of Advanced Training in a relevant specialty, such as metabolic diseases, general medicine, endocrinology, neurology or genetics.
• Practical experience at a consultant level in either paediatric metabolic diseases or a relevant adult specialty.

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 Dr Timothy Fazio, Head of Unit, on 03 9342 7074. 

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

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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