Stroke Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurointervention

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 248,000 - 358,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your career

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Financial incentives

Job summary

Eastern Health is seeking a Stroke Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurointerventional Services to guide the ongoing development of our neurointerventional program while delivering high-quality stroke care across Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals.

The role requires extensive experience in mechanical thrombectomy and leadership in service development, with responsibilities across hyperacute and subacute stroke care. The position supports flexible, part-time hours in Melbourne’s east.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the RACP or equivalent specialist qualification for Neurologist in Australia.
• Current membership of ANZAN.
• Current registration on the INR Register.
• Substantial experience in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke.
• Completion of or willingness to complete the RACP SPDP within 12 months of start.
• Experience teaching and supervising medical students, interns, HMOs and advanced trainees.
• Experience delivering education to multidisciplinary staff, including nursing and allied health.
• Experience leading service development, change management or quality improvement within a stroke or neurointerventional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the neurointerventional service within Eastern Health.
• Deliver exceptional stroke care across the network.
• Collaborate with Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals to enhance hyperacute and subacute stroke therapies.
• Support future development of acute stroke therapies and the neurointerventional suite.

Skills

Mechanical thrombectomy experience

Teaching and supervising medical staff

Leadership in service development

Education delivery to multi‑discipline

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or equivalent

Tools

AHPRA registration

ANZAN membership

INR Register registration

Job description

Stroke Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurointervention

Stroke Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurointerventional Services

• Fractional role | 14 hours per week | Flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Work across award-winning stroke units at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals
• Work in a values-based organization | Make a meaningful impact on patient care

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Neurologist with expertise in Stroke and Neurointervention to join Eastern Health and lead the ongoing development of our neurointerventional service while delivering exceptional stroke care across the network.

Our network encompasses two accredited, award-winning Stroke Units at Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital, including Box Hill Hospital's internationally recognised stroke service. The Eastern Health Stroke Service provides comprehensive care for patients in both the hyperacute and subacute phases of stroke and is recognised for its ability to deliver hyperacute therapy well above the best practice standards.

Eastern Health has recently purchased a bi-plane angiography suite and hopes to enhance neuro-interventional services, including the future provision of acute therapies for stroke. The successful applicant will be instrumental in supporting the future development of this service as well as working closely with the team to deliver ongoing improvements in stroke care delivery.

What you'll bring

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised for appointment as a Neurologist in Australia.
• Current membership of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN).
• Current registration on the Australian and New Zealand Interventional Neuroradiology Register (INR Register).
• Substantial experience in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, the RACP Supervisor Professional Development Program (SPDP) within 12 months of commencement.
• Experience in teaching and supervising medical students, interns, HMOs and advanced trainees.
• Experience delivering education to multidisciplinary staff, including nursing and allied health professionals.
• Experience leading service development, change management or quality improvement initiatives within a stroke or neurointerventional service.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Person: Prof Patrick Carney

Contact Number: 03 9895 4***

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 26 November 2026

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Medical Workforce Unit for support on (03) 9895 3*** or **********@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action

• Respect for all
• Safe and welcoming
• Partnering in care
• Innovate, learn and lead