Stroke Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurointervention

Stroke Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurointerventional Services

• Fractional role | 14 hours per week | Flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Work across award-winning stroke units at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals
• Work in a values-based organization | Make a meaningful impact on patient care

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Neurologist with expertise in Stroke and Neurointervention to join Eastern Health and lead the ongoing development of our neurointerventional service while delivering exceptional stroke care across the network.

Our network encompasses two accredited, award-winning Stroke Units at Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital, including Box Hill Hospital's internationally recognised stroke service. The Eastern Health Stroke Service provides comprehensive care for patients in both the hyperacute and subacute phases of stroke and is recognised for its ability to deliver hyperacute therapy well above the best practice standards.

Eastern Health has recently purchased a bi-plane angiography suite and hopes to enhance neuro-interventional services, including the future provision of acute therapies for stroke. The successful applicant will be instrumental in supporting the future development of this service as well as working closely with the team to deliver ongoing improvements in stroke care delivery.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised for appointment as a Neurologist in Australia.
• Current membership of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN).
• Current registration on the Australian and New Zealand Interventional Neuroradiology Register (INR Register).
• Substantial experience in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, the RACP Supervisor Professional Development Program (SPDP) within 12 months of commencement.

Desirable

• Experience in teaching and supervising medical students, interns, HMOs and advanced trainees.
• Experience delivering education to multidisciplinary staff, including nursing and allied health professionals.
• Experience leading service development, change management or quality improvement initiatives within a stroke or neurointerventional service.

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 Our commitments  

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Please click here to view the position description.

Contact Person: Prof Patrick Carney

Contact Number: 03 9895 4974

Contact Email: patrick.carney2@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 26 November 2026 

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Medical Workforce Unit for support on (03) 9895 3469 or docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

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