2026 General Medicine Fellow

Overview

2026 General Medicine Fellow (HM27-HM30)

- Work for Australia’s Leading Children’s Hospital
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the role

The Department of General Medicine has available 1.0 eft Full Time / Fixed Term 12 month Fellow role in General Medicine, (we are happy to consider applications for those interested in 6 months only, please indicate which 6 months you are applying for in your cover letter), commencing 2nd February 2026.

This role will provide an advanced trainee/ Fellow of the RACP in paediatrics with experience and training in General Medicine. Depending on seniority and experience, there is the opportunity for the fellow to work as a Junior Consultant, in a supervised capacity. There are excellent opportunities for clinical experience, teaching, research and administration. There is also an opportunity to lead quality improvement projects under the supervision of the General Medicine leadership team.

This role also participates in the After Hours Medical Lead roster. This is a leadership role, the fellow will mentor and lead junior medical staff, collaborate with the after-hours team across the hospital, and manage clinical resources to meet the demands of increasing patient acuity across General Medicine and Specialty Units and patient flow challenges after hours.

Classification for this position will range from HM27 – HM30

What you’ll achieve

- Provision of clinical care in the inpatient setting, liaising with other General Medicine, Subspecialty, Nursing and Allied Health teams.
- In the Night Medical lead capacity: supervising junior trainees, lead ward rounds, attend ward reviews, admit and discharge patients and assist with patient flow throughout the hospital.
- Provision of clinical care in the outpatient setting including liaising with RCH outpatient units and external providers.
- Attend and contribute to General Medicine / RCH educational activities, including weekly education, Journal Club, Grand Rounds, Radiology meeting and M&M meetings.
- You will be allocated and contribute to a non clinical portfolio within the department.

Your skills and experience

- MBBS or equivalent
- Registration with AHPRA and eligibility for medical registration within Victoria
- Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics with exams completed
- International Medical applicants need to have a score of 7 or above in all bands IELTS test.

If this sounds like you, clickhere to view the position description.

About the Department

The Department of General Medicine is one of the largest departments at RCH. At any time, a total of 108 staff (Senior Medical, Junior Medical, Nursing, and Administrative) work in the Department. The Department of General Medicine has a range of sub-specialty interests in addition to General Paediatrics and is committed to the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care. There are 3 subspecialty units within it, including Rheumatology, Immigrant Health and Clinical Pharmacology. All units report to the Director of General Medicine.

What we offer

- Salary Packaging benefits
- Professional development and special events
- Culture of continuous improvement

Other requirements

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing 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.

Why work at the RCH

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 discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

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

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

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