Consultant - Neurologist

Work in an environment that offers:

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning

The Position 

Job Reference: 2640

Position Title: Consultant - Neurologist
Classification: Specialist Year 1 - Specialist Year 9 (Dependent on Years of Experience)
Salary per hour (exc. super): $132.64 - $221.19 (Dependent on Years of Experience and Fraction)
Hours per fortnight: Up to 76 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE - 1.0 FTE)
Employment Status: Permanent

Closing date: 06/08/2025

You will be a suitably experienced Neurologist seeking a rewarding career through your contribution to a large and rapidly growing regional tertiary referral hospital providing inpatient and outpatient care, with a role in teaching and the professional development of Doctors in Training and research. As a consultant neurologist you will be expected to practice within your scope of practice and will be subject to Bendigo Health’s Credentialing Committee’s jurisdiction whist working in Bendigo Health.

The Neurology Team

Neurology is a dynamic and expanding unit within the Medical Services Division and a key pillar in our vision to grow into a tertiary regional hospital of excellence. Neurology services are currently anchored by a solo Neurologist who provides consultative expertise for inpatients with neurological conditions, supported by the general medical team for daily management.

As we continue to invest in advanced clinical services, workforce development, and integrated care pathways, the Neurology Department will play a central role in realising our goal of becoming a leading regional centre for neurological excellence.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Dr Emma Broadfield, Clinical Director of Medicine or Dr Roberts Atvars, Neurology Consultant on 03 5454 7564 to arrange a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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