Fellow - Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology - 2027

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 opportunity exists to commence a 12-month fellowship in Asthma & Allergy at The Alfred in February 2027
 

This role is usually undertaken as part of respiratory or allergy training, and focuses on developing additional clinical expertise in:
 

1. Difficult Asthma- encompassing systematic assessment, evidence-based complex therapies including biologicals, and management of key comorbidities including upper airway disease, vocal cord dysfunction and dysfunctional breathing.
2. Endoscopy of the upper airway for management of nasal polyposis and vocal cord dysfunction (usually following mannitol or odour provocation).
3. Allergic disease- comprising aero-allergy, and depending on the appointee, other aspects of allergy.

Practically, this involves participation in five clinical sessions (three to four clinics, and a number of procedures) per week. The position involves a substantial research component centred on clinical aspects of Difficult Asthma, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and biologics for Asthma & Nasal Polyposis. The fellow is expected to lead and be involved in multiple research publications. Evidence of appropriate research skills (commensurate to opportunity) is essential.

The fellow also assists in providing educational courses run through the Service. The fellow is able to participate in the educational sessions run through the Department (Respiratory Medicine).
 

Interested individuals should have a desire to expand their skillsets in asthma and allergy. They should have a high level of clinical competence and a demonstrable track record in clinical research. The ability to work in, and lead, teams is essential.
 

For any queries, please contact:  Prof Mark Hew, Head of Allergy, Asthma, & Clinical Immunology, Email:  m.hew@alfred.org.au, Phone:  03 90762934

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 1 November 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.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.