Neurodegenerative Disease Fellow

• Competitive salary and full salary packaging benefits through Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay
  
• Full time, 2-year fixed-term contract based at our Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
  
• Join a dynamic, research-driven, academically integrated health organisation that supports and encourages professional development and career progression

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Neurodegenerative Disease Fellow to provide high-quality clinical assessment, management and consultation for patients with neurodegenerative and neurological conditions across Macquarie University Hospital (MUH) and MQ Health Clinics.

Reporting to the Neurology Clinical Supervisor(s), you will deliver advanced specialty movement disorder care within your approved scope of clinical practice, provide timely inpatient and outpatient management, and act as a specialist liaison in collaboration with accredited practitioners and broader multidisciplinary teams. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our Motor Neuron Disease Clinic, which offers a cutting edge specialist clinical services to patients for treatment and through research activities.

You will contribute meaningfully to education through the supervision and support of junior doctors, medical students, nursing and allied health staff. As an academically integrated organisation, you will also be actively involved in research, clinical quality projects, accreditation activities, peer review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an impactful fellowship that strengthens MUH’s clinical excellence, academic capability, and contribution to the advancement of movement disorder care and research.

Key Accountabilities

Essential responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical service within your approved clinical scope to patients of Macquarie University Health.
  
• Participate in and fulfil all duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Fellowship training plan.
  
• Deliver timely inpatient and outpatient clinical assessment and management as delegated by clinical supervisor(s) and in collaboration with colleagues.
  
• Provide specialist consultation and liaison services to patients and accredited practitioners across MUH and Clinics.
  
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals and the wider multidisciplinary care team.

Administrative responsibilities include:

• Attend Discipline, Program and MQ Health meetings as required.
  
• Participate in Morbidity and Mortality meetings and other compulsory sessions as directed.
  
• Provide at least four weeks’ notification of planned leave, ensuring appropriate coverage is arranged and approved.
  
• Notify clinical supervisor(s) of any event that may give rise to a complaint or medico-legal concern and complete relevant incident reports.

Quality and Research activities include:

• Participate in quality assurance and improvement projects at the Discipline, Program, MUH and MQ Health levels.
  
• Ensure compliance with ACSQHC National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
  
• Engage in peer review, clinical audit, M&M, sentinel event reviews, and root cause analysis as required.
  
• Support the systematic review of clinical performance and contribute to patient complaint reviews when needed.

Supervision, Training and Education:

• Provide multidisciplinary supervision and clinical teaching to nursing, allied health, junior medical staff and students.
  
• Assist in education delivery, including grand rounds, journal clubs and relevant training sessions.
  
• Present at internal or external conferences and academic forums as required.
  
• Offer mentorship and guidance to learners within the Discipline.

Professional Development:

• Participate in relevant specialty training and exam preparation where appropriate.
  
• Work with clinical supervisor(s) to identify development opportunities and implement a professional development plan.
  
• Maintain evidence of Continuing Medical Education and Development.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
  
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
  
• Working With Children Checks
  
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
  
• Verification of relevant qualifications
  
• Verification of relevant professional membership
  
• Employment history and reference checks
  
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
  
• Medical Checks and Assessments
  
• Immunisation Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of your employment.

Note: This position requires you to comply with Immunisation Screening in line with Macquarie University Health requirements and Accreditation with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This position also requires a current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance (WWCC) for NSW.  You will also have to satisfy MQ Health that you meet all background checks (including criminal history check completed as part of our pre-employment checks process).

About You

You are a highly motivated medical practitioner committed to excellence in clinical neurology, education, research and multidisciplinary collaboration. You demonstrate strong communication skills, compassionate patient-centred care, and a commitment to quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based practice.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the criteria below:

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification and registration as a medical practitioner in Australia.
  
• Successful completion of FRACP written and clinical examinations, or equivalent with eligibility for FRACP recognition.

Skills & Experience

• Eligible to be an active Accredited Practitioner of MUH.
  
• Proven commitment to medical education and research.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and health professionals.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and promoting a culture of safety, innovation and best practice.
  
• Commitment to upholding the Mission, Vision and Values of Macquarie University Health.

Role Specific Conditions

• AHPRA General Medical Registration.
  
• Working with Children Check (NSW).
  
• National Criminal Record Check.
  
• Immunisation and Vaccinations compliance.

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled. **

General Enquiries: Please contact Dominic Rowe, Professor - Neurology, dominic.rowe@mq.edu.au

Application Close: Sunday, 1st March 2026, 11:59pm

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