Specialist in Neurology - MSNI (Fractional)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The DepartmentThe Alfred Neuro-ophthalmology service is the second largest service in Victoria.  The service delivers a specialised Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and General Neuro-ophthalmology clinic.  The service is supported by five neuro-ophthalmologists, orthoptists, a bariatric endocrinologist and a dietician. Dedicated research programs are delivered alongside clinical care. 

The role

Applications are invited for a Specialist in Neurology - Neuro-ophthalmology (Fractional) commencing from April 2026.
This position is for 7 hours per week, which includes:

• Attending the weekly Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Clinic
• Attending the weekly Neuro-ophthalmology Clinic 
• Participating in teaching and research 
• Participating and supporting in-patient consultations 

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply for a component of available sessions and to note in your cover letter your interested session/s

Appointees must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or Ophthalmologists. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Neurology (specifically MS and Neuroimmunology OR Neuro-ophthalmology) is required as well as meeting Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Neurology.

Enquiries: A/Prof Anneke Van Der Walt, Director of MSNI via email: [email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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