Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

This Fellowship is a unique opportunity for young General Surgeons to pursue Post Fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery.

This is a two-year colorectal fellowship program that includes clinical colorectal and research experience in Australia, and clinical colorectal experience in the United States.

The first year of the programme is in Melbourne at Epworth HealthCare with both clinical and research components.

The successful applicant will be enrolled at the University of Melbourne in a higher degree, Master of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine, under the supervision of Professor Alexander Heriot.

The second year of the programme is a Clinical Colorectal Fellowship Year in the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

This Fellowship programme commences in February 2025.

Position Description       Inherent Requirement

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved interstate candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply for this Position 

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV and the details of at least two referees. Applications are to be submitted through Epworth’s online application system – see https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth-cleveland-colerectal-fellowship or https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth .

If you wish to discuss details of the post, please contact [email protected] for further information.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.