Posted:
11/19/2025, 12:10:54 PM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Consulting
• Fitzroy Location
• Engaging and rewarding role within a dynamic healthcare environment
• 0.3 EFT fixed-term appointment from 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
About the Role
The Stroke Consultant and Continuous Improvement Lead will provide specialist clinical expertise and leadership within the Stroke Service, contributing to excellence in patient care, education, research, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the values, mission, and strategic priorities of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
• Deliver excellence in the clinical management and care of patients within the Stroke Service.
• Contribute to St Vincent’s teaching, research, and clinical governance programs.
• Provide specialist medical consultation to outpatient stroke clinics (Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons) and, as required, to inpatients (e.g., code stroke attendance and leave cover).
• Coordinate the monthly Stroke Journal Club and prepare cases for the quarterly Stroke Mortality Meeting and bimonthly Stroke Interventional Neuroradiology Meeting.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in consultation with the Stroke Head of Unit, including the delivery of the Code Stroke Simulation Training Program.
• Act as the clinical lead for protocol development, review, and implementation within the Stroke Unit.
• Participate in weekly Neuroradiology and Department meetings (Friday mornings) and contribute actively to Stroke Team meetings and tutorials.
Classifications for this position will be dependent on years of specialist experience
Your Contribution
• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• FRACP with specialisation in Neurology (or equivalent)
• Indemnification with a recognised/approved medical defence association
• Compliance with RACP CPD program
• Current certification for National Institute of Health Stroke Score (NIHSS), modified Rankin Score (mRS) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Completion of Stroke Fellowship (or similar)
What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
About Clinical Neurosciences
Clinical Neurosciences is a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The unit provides a complete clinical and diagnostic service and maintains a strong research focus including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, headache, neuromuscular conditions and movement disorders.
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.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. 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.
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 [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care