Victorian Poisons Centre Clinical Toxicology Consultant at austinheal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Toxicology, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Evidence-Based Consultation, Medical Advice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Victorian Poisons Centre The Victorian Poisons Centre provides advice on all aspects of poisoning to the public and health care providers in Victoria. About the role Victorian Poisons Centre clinical toxicologists provide high-quality evidence-based consultations to clinicians caring for poisoned patients in Victoria. A regular day will see you: Undertaking on-call duties, providing advice to clinicians and supporting specialists in poisons information working within the Victorian Poisons Centre. About you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. Mentoring and career development opportunities. Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Shaun Greene, Medical Director, Victorian Poisons Information Centre at Shaun.GREENE@austin.org.au. Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Friday 29 May 2026

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality evidence-based consultations to clinicians caring for poisoned patients in Victoria. Undertake on-call duties and support specialists in poisons information within the Victorian Poisons Centre.