Position Summary
International Fellow in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, commencing August (2 positions) or October (1 position) 2027 for 12 months.
Responsibilities
Involved in a broad range of planned and emergency paediatric surgical care that will include trauma, burns, urology, hepatobiliary surgery, neonatal surgery, oncology surgery, colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery, appropriate to experience and training requirements.
Participate in the onsite first‐on‐call roster under the direction and supervision of consultant surgeons, covering a dedicated night shift, weekends and Department of Urology. Frequency of on‐call is usually 1:9. Positions are fully funded including overtime.
Work in conjunction with a local trainee in one of four surgical teams. Junior staff are routinely rotated through teams for six‐month terms but may request a dedicated 12‐month placement. Internal coverage allows broad experience across the Department.
* Oncology/Hepatobiliary
* Thoracic/Upper GI
* Colorectal
* Urology
Eligibility & Qualifications
* Exposure to a comparable volume and complexity of paediatric surgery.
* Demonstration of clinical excellence.
* An interest in research with a record of academic performance.
* Experience working in comparable health care systems.
* Involvement in international meetings, workshops and courses.
* Long‐term career goals that would benefit from a year at RCH.
* At a suitable career stage for fellowship.
* Ability to satisfy the English language requirement for Australian medical registration.
Application Requirements
* Covering letter outlining purpose of application and career goals.
* Current curriculum vitae.
* Two references from either a paediatric surgeon at current hospital or a previous paediatric surgical training director.
Benefits
RCH provides discounted staff parking, salary packaging and an award‐winning health and wellbeing program. The hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, encouraging 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.
Vaccination & Health Requirements
It is a requirement of employment to be vaccinated against influenza annually for Category A and B roles, unless a medical exception is accepted by RCH in line with public health orders. Applicants must provide Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. Employment requires compliance with any direction to be vaccinated or prove immunity to other diseases, unless a relevant exemption is in place.
EEO Statement
All applications will be considered in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and relevant state legislation. The Royal Children's Hospital is an affirmative action employer.
Closing Date
Applications close Friday 8 May 2026.
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