Structural Heart Fellow

Clinical and Research/Innovation Fellowship in Structural Heart Disease – 12-Month Advanced Fellowship (2026 Intake)

• Attractive salary with packaging options, relative to appointment level
• Full-time, fixed term for 12 months, located at Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney NSW
• Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

About the Role

Macquarie University Hospital (MUH) is an internationally leading high-volume centre in Structural Heart Disease. The MUH Structural Heart Disease program is integrated with a translational research program that spans advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, device bioengineering to cutting-edge clinical trials of novel Structural Heart interventions including new transcatheter mitral & tricuspid technologies.

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking an exceptional cardiology trainee or early-career cardiovascular clinician to join our Structural Heart Disease program in a Fellowship that integrates multidisciplinary clinical training in advanced Structural Heart Disease with training in Structural Heart Disease research and innovation. As the Structural Heart Fellow, you will work closely with a high-performing multidisciplinary Heart Team in the diagnosis, planning, and management of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and other structural heart.

interventions. Clinical training will be tailored to the Structural Heart Disease sub-specialty interest of the successful candidate (e.g. advanced imaging, heart failure management and/or SHD interventions). The role combines clinical exposure with dedicated time for active involvement in biomedical innovation, research, and academic development.

This is a unique opportunity to train in a leading academic hospital that integrates world-class clinical practice, cutting-edge research, and medical education.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical care of Structural Heart Disease patients
• Present at multidisciplinary team meetings and educational forums
• Perform and interpret Structural Heart Disease transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE), including interventional TOE for procedural guidance
• Assist in case planning and intra-procedural support for TAVI and related
• Interventions
• Liaise with patients, families, and general practitioners to support integrated
• patient care
• Actively participate in an innovation program to identify unmet clinical needs and opportunities for innovation in Structural Heart Disease
• Actively contribute to clinical research, audits, and academic publications

What We Offer

• Supervised training in an internationally recognised Structural Heart program
• Access to advanced imaging, robotic, and transcatheter technologies
• Clinical and Academic mentorship from experienced cardiologists, surgeons, and imaging specialists
• Opportunities for national and international conference participation
• A collaborative environment committed to education, innovation, and patient-centred care

About You

• FRACP (or equivalent) in Cardiology (or close to completion)
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Heart Disease
• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork abilities
• Research experience is highly desirable

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:

• 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.

Apply Now

Join a leading centre for cardiovascular innovation! To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your cv and a 1–2-page cover letter:

Specific Role Enquiries: Prof Martin Ng, Professor of Cardiology and Structural Heart at Macquarie University Hospital martin.ng@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday, 8th March 2026, 11:59pm

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

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