Spinal Consultant

Reference Number: 53095:  Spinal Consultant 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Spinal Consultants/Neurosurgeons to join the Division of Surgery.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Consultant provides clinical leadership to their Unit in their own right. The Consultant is a pro-active and valued participant and contributor in Unit and Divisional activities. The Consultant is required to maintain their standards of clinical practice, to participate in Northern Health’s standards of practice and to align themselves with the vision, mission and commitment statements of Northern Health.

This position is responsible but not limited to:

• Spinal back pain clinic – outpatient services and provide support and advice to Advanced practice physiotherapist


• Provide management advice for Northern Health inpatients


• Provide management advice for patients attending Emergency department


• Provide teaching to Northern Health Junior medical staff.


• Facilitate transfer of patients under the Spinal MOU with Austin Health.


• Contribute to developing a Spinal Surgical Service at Northern Health


• Engage, as needed, with clinical units providing care for Spinal conditions at Northern Health

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)


• Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree is essential – MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent


• Appropriate specialty qualifications such as Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedic Surgery/ Neurosurgery) or equivalent is essential – (FRACS)


• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care


• Demonstrated leadership skills in the area of their expertise


• Demonstrated clinical skills in the area of their expertise

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dennis Gyomber, Divisional Director- Surgery: [email protected]

Applications close 9 February 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program


• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support


• An inclusive and culturally safe space


• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.