Casual Consultant

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.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided 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.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Consultant Paediatrician

About the Role

This is a casual position within the Department of General Medicine.

You will be responsible for….

Clinical Services – Inpatients

Participation in the inpatient clinical activities of the Department, including ward service and participation in the after-hours on-call rosterResponsibility for management of inpatients admitted under the General Medicine team while on ward service, including provision of contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomesLead ward round discussions with fellows, registrars, residents, medical students and nursing staff regarding admitted patients, encouraging active participation in care and clinical decision makingWork in partnership with other medical, nursing and allied health professionals to provide best practice care for paediatric patients in a multidisciplinary settingLiaison with parents/carers re procedures and plans regarding medical care

Clinical Services – Outpatients

Delivery of an outpatient clinic

Non-Clinical

Timely and accurate completion of patient related documentation, including EMR encounters, outpatient documentation, oversight of expedient discharge summary completion, and any other required documentation relevant to enhancing continuity of care

Classification for this position will range from HN16-HN59

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

MBBS (or equivalent)FRACP – General Paediatrics (or equivalent)Specialist Registration with AHPRA and eligibility for medical registration within Victoria

Desirable:

Previous experience delivering inpatient care at a tertiary hospital

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

About General Medicine

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, Refugee/Migrant Health and Clinical Pharmacology.  All units report to the Director of General Medicine.  

What we offer:

Staff Wellbeing HubStaff immunisation

Other requirements:

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process – for SMS only*

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

For more information about this position please contact Jenny Lay, Operations Manager Email:

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 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 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

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 25 August 2025

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