Cardiologist

JPS Recruitment; Victoria; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Medical Recruitment is assisting a major regional health service in Victoria to recruit a Consultant Cardiologist. The role offers a 24/7 fully equipped Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory within a 650+ bed tertiary hospital and a high-volume STEMI/PCI environment.

FRACP in Cardiology with AHPRA Specialist Registration and a minimum of 12 months of recent Consultant Cardiologist experience are required; visa pathways are available for interstate or international applicants.

Qualifications

• Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Cardiology
• Minimum 12 months recent Consultant Cardiologist experience

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24/7 Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab)
• Perform diagnostic coronary angiography and interventional PCI with stenting
• Participate in STEMI management and high-volume cardiology care

Education

FRACP Cardiology

AHPRA Specialist Registration

Job description

Consultant Cardiologist | 24/7 Cath Lab | 650+ Bed Regional Tertiary Service

The Opportunity

A full-time Consultant Cardiologist opportunity is available within one of Australia’s largest and most advanced regional health services. This role offers practice within a 650+ bed tertiary-scale hospital supporting a vast regional catchment. The service includes a fully operational 24/7 Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory providing diagnostic and interventional procedures, including emergency STEMI management. You will work within a high-volume cardiac environment integrated with emergency, ICU and surgical services. This appointment suits both general and interventional cardiologists seeking regional scale without sacrificing procedural capability.

The Hospital & Cardiac Service

This major regional health service:

• Employs 3,500+ staff
• Serves a catchment covering approximately one quarter of Victoria
• Manages 42,000+ inpatient admissions annually
• Sees 50,000+ emergency presentations
• Operates a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit
• Runs 11 operating theatres performing ~13,000 procedures per year

The Cardiology Service includes:

• 24/7 Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
• Diagnostic coronary angiography
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and stenting
• STEMI service capability
• High-volume elective and emergency cardiology
• Inpatient and outpatient cardiac services

Why Consider This Role

• 24/7 interventional cath lab on-site
• One of Victoria’s busiest regional cardiac services
• 650+ bed tertiary-scale hospital
• High-volume STEMI and PCI exposure
• Less than two hours to Melbourne
• Visa support and RACP supervision pathways where applicable

For interstate or international applicants, the registration and transition pathway can be clearly structured to ensure transparency at every stage.

The Location

Based in a well-developed regional city in Victoria, the area offers metropolitan-level infrastructure, strong schooling options and direct connectivity to Melbourne. Consultants benefit from regional accessibility combined with tertiary-level practice.

Requirements

• Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Cardiology
• Minimum 12 months recent Consultant Cardiologist experience

International Medical Graduates

• RACP trainee approaching Fellowship
• Assessed as substantially comparable and onshore in Australia
• Visa pathways available

About JPS Medical Recruitment

We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and cardiology services to secure opportunities that are not always advertised publicly. Our understanding of service structure, referral networks and subspecialty positioning allows us to represent you strategically — not simply circulate your CV. Partnering with us provides access, informed guidance and strong advocacy throughout the entire process.