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

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Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetes Clinic
10.5hpfn Fractional / Fixed Term from 01 October 2026 – 31 January 2027 (Parental leave cover)
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 Diabetes and Endocrinology service delivers world-leading clinical care, research and training. The service cares for inpatients and outpatients with a broad range of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary disease and thyroid disease. We deliver expert diabetes clinical care and education to inpatients and outpatients of the hospital and the department has been recognised as an Australian Diabetes Society NADC accredited Diabetes Centre of Excellence. Major clinical initiatives have occurred in the fields of Diabetes, Pituitary and Bone & Mineral Medicine. We are the first hospital in Australia to establish a networked blood glucose meter system across all inpatient areas which is automatically integrated with an electronic medical record. The department established Victoria's first multi-disciplinary Diabetes Foot Unit (DFU). The department is recognised as delivering state-of-the art perioperative care of patients undergoing pituitary surgery and also established a fracture-capture service to treat patients with bone disorders presenting to hospital with fractures.
About The Role:
The purpose of this role is to act as an Endocrinologist in the Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, working closely with the Direct of the department to deliver high level acute and ambulatory care as well as assist with other department activities.

• Clinical duties in Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinics in an ambulatory care setting
• Clinical duties in acute care involving ward service and on-call work
• Supervising and teaching of HMO, Registrar
• Performing general administration duties
• Collaborating with all hospital departments including Diabetes Education and Allied Health and supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Participating in research, quality and educational activities of the department
• Developing new models of diabetes and endocrine care in the ambulatory and acute care settings
• Fostering a high level of safety in clinical care

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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
• Fellowship

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 diabetesendo@mh.org.au or 9342 7314

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

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