2026 Neurology Junior Consultant
Employment Type - Sessional
Hours per fortnight - 35
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 6469
2026 Barwon Health Junior Neurology Consultant
- Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive work environment
- Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
The Neurosciences Department Barwon Health is one of the largest regional Neurology Centres in Australia. It is located at University Hospital Geelong and comprises of a dedicated ward, the Acute Neurosciences Unit (ANU), that receives acute stroke and neurology admissions and an extensive Ambulatory Neurology Department that provides: General Neurology and subspecialty clinics; a Neurophysiology service; an EEG 24 hr service for inpatients, outpatients and prolonged in home monitoring as well as a progressive neurology service that delivers a multidisciplinary care model, runs the National MND database (MindAus) and participates in MND research.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Neurology Consultant working alongside a dedicated Neurosciences team.
Our Neurologists provide strong leadership, guidance and expertise in the management of acute stroke and neurology which includes the delivery of thrombolysis and decision making around clot retrieval with support from our stroke co-ordinator. Our ambulatory service consultants support a broad experience in general neurology with more specific opportunities in managing Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke/TIA, Movement Disorders, Vestibular disorders and Cognitive Neurology through subspecialty clinics.
Neuroradiology meetings, opportunity for EEG and EMG/NCS training as well as brain school are scheduled. Each advanced trainee rotates through the three roles of: Stroke Registrar, Neurology Registrar and Ambulatory Registrar. The unaccredited registrar role rotates through the Stroke/Neurology and Ambulatory positions as required, assists in the acute service and consultative neurology service provided to UHG. On call and weekend call is shared between the entire neuro team including two BPTs who participate in the service with continuous consultant support.
Our team aims to consistently provide evidence base care, education and support to reduce the impact on people and their families with neurological conditions, working alongside experiences specialist nurses, researchers, allied health and clinical teams throughout the organisation.
About the culture
Our Neurosciences team are enthusiastic, engaged and committed to working cohesively together to provide high quality, patient centred care. You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Caron Chapman
Email: caron.chapman@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 1st December 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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