Career Opportunities – Australia

Position : Staff Specialist – Interventional Cardiology – Canberra, ACT

The Position
We are currently looking for multiple full time Interventional Cardiology Staff Specialists to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital. The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers. They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff, and the cardiac rehabilitation team.

The Health Service
Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers tertiary cardiology and cardiac intervention services to an estimated 620,000 individuals living in the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Consumers accessing Cardiology in Building 5 include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty, and disability, who may present for diagnosis and treatment for a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

The coronary care unit is a 19-bed unit which has over 2000 admissions annually. The cardiology outpatient service provides up to 4,500 episodes of care annually with increasing demand each year. There is a close working relationship with our cardiothoracic surgical unit.

The Interventional Cardiology Service includes two dedicated cardiac catheter laboratories which undertake over 800 coronary interventional procedures and over 1,600 angiography procedures annually. It provides a 24/7 service for primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction for the region. A structural heart disease program is being developed. The service also provides simple and complex cardiac device implantation service and follow up. Clinical cardiac electrophysiology services were commenced in April 2019 with complex ablation procedures.

Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024).

The Location
Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Fellowship in interventional cardiology with adequate experience in managing routine and complex interventions. Additional training and experience in structural heart intervention is desirable.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, all aspects of clinical governance relevant to the specialty.

The Package

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory
Contact: Jonathan Gregory
Email: [email protected]

Position: Staff Specialist – Cardiology (Electrophysiology) – Canberra, ACT

The Position

We are currently looking for multiple full time Cardiology Staff Specialists (Electrophysiology) to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital. The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers. They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff, and the cardiac rehabilitation team.

The Health Service
Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers tertiary cardiology and cardiac intervention services to an estimated 620,000 individuals living in the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Consumers accessing Cardiology in Building 5 include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty, and disability, who may present for diagnosis and treatment for a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024).

The Location
Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Fellowship in Electrophysiology with adequate experience in managing routine and complex electrophysiology procedures.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Electrophysiology to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.

The Package

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory
Contact: Jonathan Gregory
Email: [email protected]

Position: Staff Specialist – Cardiology (Multi-Modality Imaging) – Canberra, ACT

The Position
We are currently looking for multiple full time Cardiology Staff Specialists (Multi-Modality Imaging) to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital. The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers. They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff, and the cardiac rehabilitation team.

The Health Service
Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers tertiary cardiology and cardiac intervention services to an estimated 620,000 individuals living in the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Consumers accessing Cardiology in Building 5 include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty, and disability, who may present for diagnosis and treatment for a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024).

The Location
Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Echocardiography/ Multimodality Imaging to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.

The Package

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory
Contact: Jonathan Gregory
Email: [email protected]

Position: General cardiologist

This is an excellent opportunity for a non-interventional cardiologists to become part of a fantastic team in the private sector. Significant growth within the region has created a need to recruit a permanent cardiologist to join an established practice in the South East Suburbs and surrounds.

We have an instant patient base for you with waiting lists. There will be instant income and case load as soon as you join.

You will join a group of cardiologists in this busy and thriving practice. You will benefit from an established referral network and organized educational sessions to GPs giving you the perfect platform to network and build an immediate referral base. A dedicated marketing person will be available to build your practice and get you known in the area.

Working within an established practice presents a genuine opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career with long-term prospects and excellent financial remuneration. The position offers autonomy and the freedom to practice state of the heart cardiology in a busy practice with highly qualified staff within a supportive and understanding environment. I stress that we are not a corporate group and will be including you practice decisions etc. All bookings, billings and administration are taken care of.

Flexible hours from sessional to full time are offered to support your lifestyle and public hospital commitments. The structure of your appointment will be agreed by negotiation. The lifestyle and local opportunities for you and your family make this an obvious long-term career choice for the astute and family minded.

This practice has been established for many years and offers a broad range of cardiac care including clinical, diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. The specialised team of cardiac technologists provides the most comprehensive cardiology care in the region. The team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to perform non-invasive testing procedures at 10 separate locations. The practice is committed to providing a timely and efficient service and offers patients same-day test results and management.

Opportunities are available for general cardiology, stress testing/stress echocardiography/Transoesophageal echocardiography, CT/angiography and, in house Holter monitoring and blood pressure monitoring is available. Access to meetings with other cardiologists is available to maintain CME and for peer review.

The South East and surrounds is located in the south of Melbourne only 20 minutes to Melbourne CBD via an extensive freeway network.  There are public and private hospitals as well as many loyal general practitioners/specialists. There is access to a cardiac angiography suite with PCI and a hybrid theatre for structural work. On-site cardiac surgery and hospital residents make care after hours a breeze. Access to inpatients is available according to your preferences. A new private emergency department has opened and access to a receiving roster is available.  Friendly communities, beaches, excellent schools, an extensive array of world class aged care facilities, diverse job opportunities and the relaxed lifestyle attracts a rich mix of residents; lifestyle is an important focus for those who move here. The region has approximately 600,000+ people of whom more than 50% have private insurance.

A range of industries are based here and the region has a variety of private and public, vocational and university education opportunities and an extensive choice of residential properties making it popular with families, couples and retirees.

Applicants must hold FRACP or be close to completing your fellowship and be eligible for registration with AHPRA.  If you are uncertain please forward a copy of your most recent resume and I will assess your eligibility and will advise you of your options.

If moving seamlessly into a lucrative private practice in a beautiful part of Melbourne is what you seek then this role could be the one for you!

Contact:  [email protected]

Position: Cardiac Sonographer 

• Are you a fully qualified Cardiac Sonographer that is passionate about echocardiography and cardiac diagnostics?
• Are you wanting to challenge your skills and work as part of a high-performing, industry-leading echo lab?
• Do you want to work at Australia’s largest private hospital, as part of a growing cardiothoracic service and cutting-edge structural heart program?
• Do you want to be involved in innovative interventional echocardiography, assisting with procedures such as left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), MitraClip, TAVI and more?
• Are you tired of working with old, out dated echo machines and PACs systems, whilst being expected to conduct shortened studies?
• Do you care about the quality of your patient’s diagnostic study, and want to pursue the best possible outcomes for your patients?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, we’d love to discuss this opportunity further with you!
A new opportunity is available for a highly skilled, experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join our highly successful organisation, either on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis. This permanent position will be based across all our Perth sites.

What’s on Offer?

• Full time, part-time or casual opportunity.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Monday – Friday work, with additional penalty rates for weekend work (when on-call).
• Work with industry leading facilities, equipment and reporting platforms.
• Leadership and education from experts in their respective fields.
• Exposure to cutting edge imaging and treatment modalities – including diagnostic and interventional transoesophageal echocardiography.
• Contribute to the growing cardiothoracic and interventional service at Hollywood Private Hospital.
• Clear opportunities for personal and professional development, with contribution towards CPD requirements.

The Position

• Perform high quality echocardiograms (including stress echo) in CVS outpatient clinics and on hospital wards.
• Deliver accurate, timely and complete reports to the reviewing Physician.
• Work closely with all CIS group staff in delivering a holistic approach to patient care.
• Work alongside experts in cardiology and echocardiography, committed to educating and developing technologists and sonographers.
• Be part of an integrated, professional organisation committed to delivering an excellent patient experience.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• ASAR accreditation.
• At least 12 months’ previous experience as a fully qualified cardiac sonographer.
• A genuine commitment to contributing to the CIS group and in delivery of our purpose; “to improve the standard of what quality service looks like” by aligning with CIS group values.
• Pride in the quality and accuracy of their work with a very high attention to detail
• A professional, friendly and calm manner.
• Flexibility and the willingness to work at various locations in the Perth Region.
• A current Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle.

Are you ready to make the move?
Include your current CV and cover letter addressed to our Chief Operating Officer, Ian Watts ([email protected]), indicating why you are interested in this position and how you will positively contribute to our CVS team. If anyone is interested in learning more about the role, please feel free to email to organise a time for a confidential, informal chat.

Position title: Cardiologist with Imaging sub specialty
Employment status: Permanent full-time/Part-time
Location: Outer Metropolitan Melbourne, South Eastern region
Salary: As per organisational ‘Associate Service Agreement’ –

Position Summary:
Prominent cardiology practice requires a motivated non-invasive cardiologist to join our busy and thriving practice on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and inclusive group of cardiologists who are at the forefront of their respective sub-specialties. The position offers opportunity to provide comprehensive health care in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

A full position description will be made available on request.

About Us:
Established in 2000, the cardiology practice provides comprehensive cardiac services to the south eastern region of Melbourne and beyond. The main location is within a large private hospital offering Emergency department, ICU and a well-established interventional cardiology department with fully operational angiography suites. The Group’s satellite sites allows us to provide care across a broad area to a varied demographic with wide ranging health care needs.

With an emphasis on innovation, the practice offers opportunities to refine skills and develop personal areas of interest in cardiology.

It is patient-focused and committed to providing the highest standard of medicine, incorporating the latest techniques and procedures resulting in the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications / Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must be registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA including Specialist recognition as a Cardiologist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Cardiology sub specialization in Imaging – echocardiography and trans oesophageal echocardiography, multi-slice cardiac CT or cardiac MRI is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive training and experience in general medicine and in the management of a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Interest in being a key contributor to an existing collegiate group of specialist cardiologists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a team of highly qualified staff employed to support the activities within a busy cardiology group.

Applicants: Please forward letter of application and current CV to the Clinical Manager:

Ms Vikki O’Shea at [email protected].

Position : Exciting PhD or Masters Opportunity at The University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital for 2024

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI). Global estimates suggest SCAD is the most common cause of MI in women under the age of 50. Yet very little is known about the best way to prevent, diagnose and treat SCAD. The Australian New Zealand SCAD (ANZ-SCAD) Registry is being led by Associate Professor Sarah Zaman out of the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital. This national effort will recruit patients with SCAD from more than 22 hospitals across Australia and New Zealand. Data pooling with national and international SCAD cohorts will enable important research questions to be answered.

Applications are open for a PhD candidate to join the team of SCAD researchers, under the supervision of A/Prof Sarah Zaman. They will be joining the academic team at WARC, led by Director Professor Clara Chow. The research team has extensive experience in leading grants, publications, and supporting students to win awards and scholarships. Ideal applicants will have a medical degree and clinical cardiology training. To apply (or for further details), please send your CV to [email protected]. An ideal candidate would have experience in coronary angiography interpretation. To determine your eligibility for a PhD or Masters at the Faculty of Medicine and Health please visit this link.

To learn more about our centre at WARC, visit this link.

Position : PhD or Masters Opportunity in Myocardial Infarction in the Young

Myocardial infarction (MI) in young people (< age 50 years) is a devastating event that can have significant mortality, morbidity, psychological and financial effects for the individual and their families. Applications are open for a PhD or Masters candidate to join Associate Professor Sarah Zaman, and the team to research heart attacks in the young. A Young MI Registry has already begun (ethics and governance approval in place) at Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney, NSW, recruiting patients both historically and prospectively. Biomarkers, such as lipids, diabetic markers, lipoprotein(a) and high sensitivity CRP are collected. Dietary and exercise surveys are completed by prospectively consented participants. Research will focus on the different presentation features, outcomes and medical therapy as well as sex and ethnic differences and gaps in care, between young and older people with MI. Opportunity may arise to conduct prospectively clinical trials in consented participants and their families.

A PhD or master student would be joining the academic team at the Westmead Applied Research Centre, an Impact Centre of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, at the University of Sydney, under the directorship of Director Professor Clara Chow. The research team has extensive experience in leading grants, publications, and supporting students to win awards and scholarships. Ideal applicants will have clinical experience in cardiovascular disease. To apply (or for further details), please send your CV to [email protected]. Please first determine your eligibility for a PhD or Masters at the Faculty of Medicine and Health please visit this link.

To learn more about our centre at WARC, visit this link.

Position : PhD or Masters Opportunity in Diet and Heart Failure

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is the leading cause of hospitalisation worldwide and affects ~64 million people globally. The failing heart has been found to use ketone bodies as a significant source of energy, resulting in improvements in heart function. This has led to a theoretical basis for a benefit of ketosis in heart failure, yet clinical research in this area (such as application of a ketogenic diet) is lacking. In fact, there are incredibly few dietary trials of any kind specific to patients with heart failure, despite diet being a cornerstone of heart disease prevention and treatment.

Applications are open for a PhD or Masters candidate to join the team to research dietary interventions in treatment of patients with heart failure, under the supervision of A/Prof Sarah Zaman. They will be joining the academic team at the Westmead Applied Research Centre, an Impact Centre of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, at the University of Sydney, led by Director Professor Clara Chow. Research projects will focus on diet and heart failure, including utilisation of available longitudinal data, systematic reviews and involvement in a grant-funded prospective clinical trial of a dietary intervention in patients with heart failure. The research team has extensive experience in leading grants, publications, and supporting students to win awards and scholarships. Ideal applicants will have clinical experience in heart failure and/or in application of diet to prevent chronic disease. To apply (or for further details), please send your CV to [email protected]. To determine your eligibility for a PhD or Masters at the Faculty of Medicine and Health please visit this link.

To learn more about our centre at WARC, visit this link.

Heart Of Canberra is a specialised Heart clinic in Canberra, dedicated for patients with all kinds of heart problems. We are looking for a part-time / full time certified Echocardiographer to work in a specialist practice (including trainee position). Hours can be flexible to suit your convenience and commitments.

Benefits:

• Stable hours and Job flexibility
• Free all-day parking
• Supportive environment
• Offering long term position

Payment: Annual Salary $100,000-$120,000 dependent on experience. Both full time and part time opportunities available.

Essential criteria:

• Current ASAR registration
• Interpersonal, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously

Please contact: [email protected] or call the practice on 02 61622741.