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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) conducts the training for all rheumatologists in Australia.

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Consultant Adult Rheumatologists wanted for large private practice in Orange, NSW with positions also available in Bathurst and Dubbo, NSW

Work Type

Consultant Rheumatologists. Full time, part time and fly in fly out opportunities.

Location

Orange Rheumatology
Bloomfield Medical Centre
Level 5, 1521 Forest Rd
Orange, NSW, 2800

Contact


Description

Orange Rheumatology is an established private Rheumatology practice which has provided a continuous Rheumatology service to the Central West region of NSW for more than 40yrs. Orange, 260 kilometres north-west of Sydney, is the largest centre in the Central West which includes Bathurst and Lithgow and extends west to the Dubbo region. The practice provides care for a wide range of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, coordinated care with other specialties for multi system rheumatic diseases and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders. There is an opportunity to provide an Indigenous Rheumatology service through the local Aboriginal Medical Service. An academic appointment is possible through our university partners with potential for collaboration to deliver a comprehensive, academic Rheumatology service to Western NSW. Further, the WNSWLHD operates a Clinical Trial Support Unit for persons wishing to be involved in multicentre sponsored clinical trials and  further potential for investigator initiated clinical trials. For details of these and other District opportunities please contact Prof Mark Arnold on 0412 356 064 or by email; mark.arnold@health.nsw.gov.au


Closing Date for Applications: 1 September 2026
Date Posted: 29 June 2026
 

Adult and Paediatric Rheumatologist positions (x2) for working with a dynamic team in Red Hill, Brisbane

Work Type:

Part time sessional 

Location:

Arthur House
47 Arthur Terrace,
Red Hill QLD 4059

Contact:

E: reception@queenslandrs.com.au
W: (07) 33670085

Description:

Arthur House is a musculoskeletal centre in Red Hill, a central suburb of Brisbane. It is the headquarters for Queensland Rheumatology Services currently offering rheumatology care from very young infancy to and including adult patients.  We are a unique centre in Australia by being able to provide onsite multi-disciplinary team (MDT) care to our patients. As our practice is expanding to cater for our patients both in Brisbane and regional centres of Queensland, we need to provide adequate cover for this need. Both positions can involve visits to regional outreach clinics, also supported by MDT. The case mix includes inflammatory conditions such as JIA, JSLE, JDM, RA, SLE, SScl, etc., as well as non-inflammatory MSK conditions requiring complex care. Arthur House is staffed by a vibrant and enthusiastic team who have patients’ well-being as their priority and support the clinical staff through years of experience providing community-based health care. There is a happy atmosphere here which welcomes the new staff and supports them every day. We use up-to date and modern medical software to link services to health funds and Medicare. For expressions of interest please contact our reception: reception@queenslandrs.com.au

Closing Date For Applicatons: 31 July 2026
Date Posted: 18 March 2026

Rheumatologist Vacancy - Coast Joint Care - Sunshine Coast - Queensland

Work Type: 

Specialist Rheumatologist - Sessional Work

Location: 

Maroochydore

Contact: 

Prof Dave Nicholls
E: drdave@coastjointcare.com M: 0419 761 208

Description:

Established in 2006, Coast Joint Care in Maroochydore is a key provider of rheumatology services to the people of the Sunshine Coast and beyond. The greater Sunshine Coast area has experienced 30% growth over the past decade, with a further 30% projected for the next decade.
You can experience an unmatched lifestyle, with great schools, beaches, surfing, walking, cafés and coffee!

A valuable and rare opportunity has emerged for a rheumatologist to join the practice, with sessional work available now. The opportunity would suit an early career rheumatologist looking to create and cultivate their professional profile. 

Have an interest in clinical trials? sub-speciality interest? work part-time? Anything is possible in a mature, supportive, family friendly, six specialist practice.

You must be a registered specialist rheumatologist with the Medical Board of Australia (or meet eligibility criteria), with a right to live and work in Australia.

All enquiries treated in confidence.

Closing Date for Applicaitons: Open until filled
Date Re Posted: 16 June 2026