Fellow - Occupational Respiratory Medicine - 2027

Alfred; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayside Health is inviting applications for a 12-month part-time Clinical Fellow in Occupational Respiratory Medicine in Melbourne. The role involves 25.8 hours per week, with responsibilities including clinical assessments of silica-exposed workers, management of occupational respiratory diseases, and related research activities.

The placement aims to provide exposure and experience for specialist training pathways. Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified medical practitioner with appropriate registration.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessments of silica exposed workers.
• Managing patients with occupational respiratory diseases.
• Research activities related to the role and learning objectives.

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

12 months part time commencing in February 2027.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the role of Clinical Fellow in Occupational Respiratory Medicine, working 25.8 hours per week.

This role has responsibilities including clinical assessments of silica exposed workers, managing patients with occupational respiratory diseases and associated research activities. The placement is designed to provide appropriate exposure and experience to enable the doctor to attain the required skills and knowledge for that term in that discipline. In addition, skills progression should assist the fellow to meet the requirements of specialist training programs. Learning objectives are described within the relevant specialist college training requirements and learning objective documents.

For any queries, please contact A/Prof Ryan Hoy, email: [e-mail]

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.