Cardiologist – Mildura, Victoria
Are you ready to make a real impact in regional healthcare while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in one of Victoria’s most welcoming communities? Join a growing Cardiology team at Mildura Base Public Hospital, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape services, deliver high-quality patient care, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in the heart of the Murray River region.
- Vibrant regional lifestyle – live in Mildura, a thriving city on the Murray River, known for its sunshine, fresh produce, and easy access to Melbourne and Adelaide.
- Expanding Cardiology service – be part of a developing department offering inpatient care, outpatient clinics, outreach services, and a growing Clinical Diagnostic Unit.
- Career development – opportunities to teach, supervise junior doctors, and contribute to service design and quality improvement.
- Inclusive workplace – Mildura Base Public Hospital is committed to diversity, equity, and a strong workplace culture, underpinned by the HEART values.
- Attractive remuneration package up to $422,000(commensurate with experience)
About the Hospital
Mildura Base Public Hospital is a 172-bed service employing over 1,200 staff, providing a full range of acute services to North West Victoria and the tri-state region, including parts of South Australia and New South Wales. Services include emergency, maternity, ICU, surgery, rehabilitation, oncology, renal dialysis, psychiatry, and more. Since becoming a public hospital in 2020, Mildura Base Hospital has built a reputation for quality care, strong community engagement, and investment in clinical education and staff development.
The Role
As a Consultant Cardiologist, you will provide inpatient consultations, run outpatient and outreach clinics, and contribute to the expansion of the Clinical Diagnostic Unit (including echocardiography, TOE, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and ECG reporting). You will play a key role in delivering multidisciplinary care, supervising junior doctors, and engaging in quality improvement and governance activities. This is a unique opportunity to help shape cardiology services for a large and diverse regional catchment.
Requirements
- Eligible applicants will hold FRACP in Cardiology or equivalent international qualifications, such as CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), or Board Certification (USA), with completion of accredited specialist training programmes in their respective countries.
- Competency in echocardiography (TTE, TOE, stress echo) and reporting cardiac investigations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to education and mentoring
- Experience in pacemaker implantation would be advantageous
The Location
Mildura is a vibrant regional city on the banks of the Murray River, offering a unique blend of lifestyle and opportunity. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, an incredible local food and wine scene, and easy access to both Melbourne and Adelaide (via direct flights), Mildura is a fantastic place to live and work.
- Award-winning local produce, markets, and vineyards
- House prices and cost of living well below metropolitan areas
- Outdoor lifestyle: river activities, national parks, golf, cycling, and more
- Excellent public and private schooling
- Easy domestic connections and gateway to outback adventures
What Head Medical can do for you
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