Head of Transplantation - Nephrology

• Fitzroy location
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Pro-active & supportive leadership

About the Role

The position is a 0.6 FTE Consultant Nephrologist position to be Lead Physician for Kidney Transplantation at SVHM Nephrology Service.

• Involvement with the clinical program in the Department of Nephrology through involvement in nephrology ward service and outpatient clinics (especially kidney transplant assessment and post kidney transplant clinics)
• Provide clinical leadership for the kidney transplantation program within the SVHM nephrology service, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
• Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary management of kidney transplant recipients across inpatient, outpatient and outreach settings.
• Foster collaborative working relationships with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, nursing, allied health, pathology, immunology and referring health services.

Specialist Year 1 – Specialist Year 9 (HM33 – HM41) (Full Time), (HN19 – HN59) (Fractional)

Your Contribution

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Vocational registration with specialist qualification as a Consultant Physician (FRACP or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for under the Health Insurance Act 1973).
• AHPRA registration as a specialist medical practitioner.
• Indemnification with a recognised/approved medical defence association.
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience in Nephrology
• Experience in kidney transplantation
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Nephrology

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) Nephrology Service provides care for patients across the entire spectrum of kidney disease, including all stages of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, including dialysis, kidney transplantation, nephrology supportive care and general nephrology. The transplant program includes kidney transplantation and islet cell transplantation program (the latter which is a State Service for the treatment of selected patients with type1 diabetes).

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Any queries related to the appointment, please contact Professor Nigel Toussaint nigel.toussaint@svha.org.au

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence in August. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date

9 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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