Diabetes & Endocrinology Fellow 2026

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 8314 

• Join a supportive Endocrinology team with strong teaching and research focus
• Gain broad clinical exposure across inpatient, outreach and specialty clinics
• Participate in innovative diabetes and endocrinology clinical trials
• Temporary full-time opportunity until 31/01/2027

About the role

The Diabetes & Endocrinology department provides a broad range of Endocrinology training and supports two accredited registrar positions (1 RCY and 1 Core), a Diabetes in Pregnancy registrar and a Fellow in Endocrinology that can be accredited as an elective year. The department has a strong commitment to excellence in clinical, education and research activities and a strong focus on preparing senior trainees for consultant or academic careers.

The Endocrine Unit has 6 inpatient beds used for the management of diabetes and endocrine emergencies including a diabetes foot unit and supports a busy inpatient consultative service.  Trainees attend onsite ambulatory services and specialised clinics as well as attending unit educational meetings.  Research activities are supported with access to the large databases of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study and Geelong Bone Density Service. 

The Fellow in Endocrinology position provides outreach Diabetes & Endocrinology ward rounds to McKellar centre (rehabilitation and subacute care), outreach outpatient care to Newcomb community centre and Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative whilst also supporting the Clinical Trials team to perform innovative trials in diabetes, obesity and endocrinology. The role requires participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall.

Applications are invited for advanced trainees or fellows to join our friendly and supportive department.  The department currently employs 12 consultants who provide inpatient services to both acute and subacute facilities on a ward service arrangement and ambulatory services through the Diabetes Referral Centre and General Endocrinology Clinic.

The unit participates in a monthly Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Meeting, twice-weekly clinical teaching, fortnightly Unit Radiology Meeting and monthly journal club with links to the Monash Diabetes Education Meeting and Melbourne inter hospital journal club. Opportunities also exist to attend quarterly Paediatric Endocrinology clinics and Fertility clinic.

Applicants must have completed the FRACP Part 1 examination or equivalent and have previous experience working in an Endocrinology unit.

If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you!

Key responsibilities

• Participation, development and conducting of Clinical Trials within the Directorate of Research Clinical Trials Unit in conjunction with Principal Investigator(s)
• Clinical management of patients with diabetes and general endocrine disorders in outpatient clinics both at University Hospital Geelong and Outreach centres
• Weekly ward rounds for consultation regarding Diabetes and Endocrine disorders at the McKellar Centre (rehabilitation and subacute care)
• On-call, recall and after-hours responsibilities within the Diabetes and Endocrinology unit
• Participating in continuing medical education activities including supervision and training of junior staff

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent degree enabling registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia
• Registration or eligibility to register with the Medical Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)
• Completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Part 1 Examination, or equivalent and in Advanced Training in Endocrinology program.
• Core Competencies in Clinical medicine and Clinical endocrinology
• Previous experience in Clinical Trials desirable

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • • Living expenses capped at $9,010
    • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

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, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

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

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Dr Kimberly Cukier
Email: Kimberly.cukier@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 30 May 2026