About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Hospital:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The RCH is committed to the </span><a href="https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Child Safe Standards</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For further Information on RCH is available </span><a href="https://www.rch.org.au/rch/about/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>2027 Allergy & Immunology Fellow/Registrar</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Parkville, Melbourne location </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Friendly and dynamic team</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This is a fixed term full time position at 86 hours per fortnight within the Allergy and Immunology department. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will be responsible for inpatient, outpatient, and day medical care of children with allergic and immunological disorders, under the supervision of Senior Specialists within our Department.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What you’ll achieve:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Inpatient</strong> care involves day to day care of patients admitted to RCH under Allergy and Immunology and consultation of patients admitted under other medical/surgical units</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Outpatient</strong> care involves care of patients referred to Allergy and Immunology Specialist Clinics and clinical liaison with patients, families, and caregivers in the community.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Day Medical</strong> care involves performing and/or supervising Allergy and Immunology medical procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Participate</strong> in the On-Call roster as required.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Your skills and experience:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Eligible for medical registration in Australia</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At least 3 years’ experience in a formal paediatric training program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Successful completion of the FRACP examinations or equivalent</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br>About Allergy and Immunology Department</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Department of Allergy & Immunology provides secondary and tertiary outpatient and inpatient care for children with allergic and immune disorders in Victoria. This includes children with immune deficiency and recurrent infection, as well as children with eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis and food, drug, insect sting allergy causing moderate to severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis). We deliver the highest quality clinical care to children and families with allergic and immune disorders and play a vital role in increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge of allergic and immune disorders in the community and amongst health professionals through education, teaching and training. The Department takes a leadership role in the development and improvement of health care policies and guidelines related to allergic and immune disorders, and also actively identifies and pursues research priorities to prevent and improve management of these conditions. Our team includes Clinicians, Researchers, Clinic Nurses, Dietitians and Administrators who work together to support our trainees.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Discounted on-site car parking</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Other requirements:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Valid Working with Children Check</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">All International Medical Graduate applicants will need to meet the AHPRA <a href="https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx">English Language requirements</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Application process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. <span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Please click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/2027-ai-fellow-registrar-pd.docx" target="_self">here</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;background-color:white"> to view the position description.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">For more information about this position please contact<strong> Victoria Iliadis Ph: 03 9345 5733 email: [email protected]</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Why work at the RCH?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We also offer </span><a href="https://www.rch.org.au/careers/staff-benefits/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">staff benefits</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Are you ready to join our team?</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Apply online by clicking on the “<strong>Apply”</strong> button</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Applications close 26th July 2026</span></strong></em></p>