Join to apply for the Consultant Dermatologist 2025 role at The Royal Children's 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.
Since its founding in 1870, RCH has provided a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards and to staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact. For further information on RCH, visit our website.
Role
This is a Fixed Term Part Time position for 18 months to cover a secondment, at 0.1 FTE within the Dermatology Department.
* Part Time, Fixed Term (0.1) EFT, 18 months Secondment
* Parkville, Biomedical Precinct
* Collaborate with internal and external services to develop a more patient‑centred, standardised and sustainable model of care
You Will Be Responsible For
* The treatment and care of paediatric dermatological conditions at the RCH.
* Provide dermatological consultation in the Dermatology Department at the RCH.
* Mentor training Dermatology Registrars.
Your Skills And Experience
* Accredited Dermatologist, Australasian College of Dermatology, MBBS, and FACD.
* Specialist Medical Registration with AHRPA.
* Previous experience in Paediatrics.
* Computer skills; Word & Excel.
* Dermatology experience in clinical positions in such areas; Paediatric Dermatology (Desirable).
What We Offer
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Culture of continuous improvement.
Other Requirements
* Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain.
* Valid Working with Children Check.
* Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.
Application Process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. You must attach certified credentials and a completed "SMS Application for Appointment Form". Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‑class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer 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 backgrounds, 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.
Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply " button.
Applications close 19 December, 2025.
#J-18808-Ljbffr