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 the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. It has cared for children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since 1870. RCH provides 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, recording 300,000+ specialist clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries annually.
RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards, staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact.
Position Summary We are recruiting paediatric emergency medicine physicians for new ongoing positions to replace existing staff, with an expected commencement date from July 2026. The role is permanent, full‑time or permanent part‑time. You will be responsible for providing leadership, supervision and direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
What You’ll Achieve
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in paediatric emergency medicine.
Utilise and further develop your existing clinical and non‑clinical skills.
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.
Classification & Compensation Classification aligns with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2022–2026, including shift penalties, allowances and superannuation (HM33E–HM41E).
Your Skills And Experience
Specialist registration with AHPRA.
Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or Royal Australasian College of Physicians, with accredited training in paediatric emergency medicine from either college.
Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate leadership in a collaborative and respectful multidisciplinary team.
About the Emergency Department The busiest paediatric ED in the country, it assesses and treats 90,000 children a year for urgent medical and surgical conditions and is the paediatric major trauma centre for Victoria.
What We Offer
Newly redeveloped purpose‑built facility.
Flexible work options.
Salary packaging option with SmartSalary – increase take‑home pay up to $11,500 per annum.
Novated lease options via SmartSalary.
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training.
Discounted private health insurance.
Support for working mothers – on‑site early learning centres, flexible arrangements, breastfeeding and pumping facilities.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support – counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support, helplines and more.
Unlimited access to local fitness facilities via Fitness Passport.
Retail discounts and other benefits.
Other Requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain.
Valid Working with Children Check.
Compliance with RCH’s staff immunisation procedure.
Application Process Applicants must submit a resume, tailored cover letter outlining skills and suitability, certified credentials and a completed SMS Application for Appointment Form. Applications for fixed‑term positions also available from July 2026. Applications close 05 May 2026.
Equal Opportunity 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. All applicants will be required to undergo background checks, reference checks and vaccination checks as per policy.
Vaccination and Public Health Requirements Employment requires annual influenza vaccination for Category A and B roles in accordance with any public health orders, unless a medical exception has been accepted. Applicants must provide an Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. Employment also requires compliance with any directed vaccination or immunity requirements, and offers are conditional on successful background and reference checks.
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