STAFF SPECIALIST CARDIOLOGIST | RACP SUBSTANTIALLY COMPARABLE | LONG TERM CONTRACT | VICTORIA

Specialist/Consultant/SIMG; Mildura; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship offered

Relocation support

Long-term contract

Job summary

Specialist/Consultant/SIMG in Victoria seeks a Staff Specialist Cardiologist to deliver comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, telehealth and outreach cardiology services across a large regional catchment.

The role involves advanced cardiac investigations including echocardiography, stress echo, ECGs, Holter and ambulatory BP monitoring, with opportunities to supervise junior staff and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Medical Board with specialist registration as a Cardiologist or Substantially Comparable outcome from the RACP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated clinical ability to work within the scope of a Staff Specialist in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient, outpatient, telehealth and outreach cardiology services across a large regional catchment.
• Perform and report a broad range of cardiac investigations (echo, ECG, Holter, ABPM).
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff and medical students.

Skills

Registration as Cardiologist

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical governance

Education

FRACP or Substantially Comparable (RACP)

Job description

STAFF SPECIALIST CARDIOLOGIST | RACP SUBSTANTIALLY COMPARABLE | LONG TERM CONTRACT | VICTORIA

This opportunity presents an exciting role for a Cardiologist seeking both professional challenge and lifestyle balance within one of regional Victoria’s most important and rapidly evolving healthcare services.

As a major regional referral service, the hospital provides broad exposure to complex and diverse cardiovascular presentations within a busy multidisciplinary environment. With growing investment, ongoing redevelopment planning, and increasing focus on expanding regional specialist services, the health service is entering a significant period of transformation and growth.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for doctors who hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), as well as candidates deemed Substantially Comparable by the RACP who are seeking to complete peer review requirements toward Fellowship. The role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the future direction of regional cardiac care while working within a highly valued service that plays a critical role in supporting rural and regional communities.

FAST FACTS

• Strong renumeration and relocation support
• Visa sponsorship offered
• RACP Specialist Peer Review suitable
• Long term contract

THE POSITION

The Staff Specialist Cardiologist works within the Department of Medicine, delivering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and outreach cardiology services across a large regional catchment area. The role contributes to the ongoing development and expansion of the cardiology service and Clinical Diagnostic Unit, supporting the delivery of high-quality specialist cardiac care across the health service.

The position includes performing and reporting a broad range of cardiac investigations, including transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, ECGs, Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

The Staff Specialist Cardiologist works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, liaising with tertiary referral centres and contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development activities. The role also includes supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and medical students.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Medicine delivers a broad range of specialist inpatient and outpatient services within a busy regional referral environment, including Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Renal Medicine, Oncology, Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine, Stroke, and Rehabilitation services. The department manages a significant chronic disease burden and high-acuity regional presentations, providing strong clinical variety and exposure across all aspects of adult medicine.

Cardiology services continue to play an increasingly important role within the organisation, providing assessment and management of acute and chronic cardiovascular disease across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The service supports management of acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac imaging, and complex cardiovascular presentations within a large rural referral catchment where access to specialist cardiac care is critically important. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while contributing to the continued expansion and development of regional cardiac services.

THE HOSPITAL

This major regional referral and teaching hospital plays an important role in delivering healthcare services across a large and geographically diverse catchment. With over 170 beds, the hospital is the primary referral centre for the region and provides exposure to a broad range of complex medical presentations within a busy multidisciplinary environment.

The hospital provides an extensive range of inpatient, outpatient, acute, subacute, and community-based services including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Intensive Care, Surgery, Oncology, Renal Dialysis, Paediatrics, Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Maternity, Perioperative Services, and Community Health programs. Comprehensive on-site support services, including Medical Imaging, Pathology, Pharmacy, Allied Health, and Ambulatory Care services, support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care across the organisation.

The Emergency Department manages substantial presentation numbers across acute medical, trauma, cardia l, surgical, paediatric, and mental health presentations within a high-acuity rural referral environment.
The service is currently undergoing significant strategic growth and infrastructure planning, with ongoing master planning, redevelopment discussions, and continued investment focused on addressing the growing healthcare demands of the region.

Recent investment has included expansion of the Intensive Care Unit from five to eight beds, upgrades to critical care and short-stay services, and development of critical care telehealth initiatives aimed at strengthening specialist access and regional clinical capability.

THE LOCATION & LIFESTYLE

This established regional centre offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, making it an attractive destination for overseas-trained doctors and their families.

Known for its warm climate, relaxed pace of life, and welcoming multicultural community, the region provides affordable housing, spacious family living, and minimal commute times compared to metropolitan centres.

Residents enjoy access to excellent local amenities including shopping precincts, childcare services, primary and secondary schools, tertiary education providers, and modern healthcare facilities. The region also offers a vibrant café and dining scene, local wineries, sporting facilities, riverside walking tracks, and a wide range of outdoor recreational and community activities.

Supported by a strong and evolving regional economy, the area continues to experience strategic growth while maintaining the lifestyle benefits and sense of connection often lost in larger metropolitan centres.

The region benefits from excellent road connectivity across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, while Mildura Airport provides regular direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney, supporting convenient access for both professional and personal travel.
Whether you are commencing your Australian specialist pathway or further building on existing experience, this long-term appointment provides an excellent foundation for ongoing clinical and professional development. Set within a collaborative department and welcoming regional community, the role offers an ideal environment for career progression, lifestyle balance, and family life.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia with specialist registration as a Cardiologist, or a Substantially Comparable outcome from the RACP
• Demonstrated clinical ability to work within the expected scope of a Staff Specialist in Cardiology
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
• High level of motivation and professionalism