Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Reference: 15600
The Hospital:
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
For further Information on RCH is available here .
Fellows/Registrars in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
- Full time or part time
- Commencement dates: February and August 2027
- 6 and 12 month positions available
About the Role
We are seeking the appointment of Paediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows and Registrars to join our dedicated and professional team in February and August 2027.
You will be responsible for providing direct patient care in the Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department.
What you’ll achieve:
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in the practice of paediatric emergency medicine
- Utilise and further develop your existing clinical and non-clinical skills
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.
Classification for this position with align with Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.
Yours skills and experience:
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)
- Undergoing specialist training in paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, general practice or other specialties where there is an interest in developing skills in paediatric
- Completion of APLS/equivalent or undertake to complete this training prior to commencement of employment
- Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate your role as a leader in a collaborative and respectful multidisciplinary team.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
About the Emergency Department
The Emergency Department is the busiest paediatric ED in the country and assesses and treats 90,000 children a year for a range of urgent medical and surgical conditions. Senior staffing includes paediatric emergency medicine specialists and fellows undergoing specific training in paediatric emergency medicine. Together they provide supervision to registrars, junior medical staff and medical students. The department has an active education program and plays a major role in national and international paediatric emergency medicine research.
What we offer
- Newly redeveloped purpose-built facility
- Flexible work options
- Salary packaging
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Applications close Monday 23 November 2026 at 11.59pm
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Fellows/Registrars in Paediatric Emergency Medicine 2027 in Melbourne employer: Royal-Children
Royal-Children offers a supportive and friendly team environment, with a strong commitment to staff safety and employee engagement. The organization provides opportunities for professional growth within a well-established healthcare setting, ensuring that employees can thrive while contributing to the care of children and young people. With over 150 years of experience, Royal-Children is dedicated to delivering high-quality pediatric services.
