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 <a href="https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/">Child Safe Standards</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/rch/about/">here</a>. 2027 Immigrant Health Fellow (HM27-HM30) <ul style="margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Friendly and supportive team environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ongoing training and development opportunities</li> </ul> About the Role This is a Fixed Term / Part Time position at 0.6 eft for 12 months. The Immigrant Health Fellow(s) provide clinical care and education in paediatric refugee health and to contribute to policy in this field. You will be part of the Immigrant Health Service at RCH, providing i) outpatient care to children of refugee background and children seeking asylum, ii) consultations to inpatient units as required, iii) education to internal and external colleagues and iv) other work on research and policy based on interest/training needs. You will be supervised with weekly meetings for support in clinical care, and collaborative work on education, research and policy. Classification for this position will range from HM27 – HM30 What you’ll achieve: <ul style="margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide clinical care in Immigrant Health outpatient clinics.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with referral triage, test result follow-up and GP / other practitioner liaison.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in committees and sector meetings, including the RCH cultural diversity in Mental Health working group</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for updating the refugee research clearing house; compilation of reporting for Department of Health and Immigrant Health annual report</li> </ul> Your skills and experience <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">MBBS or equivalent</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Registration with AHPRA and eligibility for medical registration within Victoria</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">RACP (or equivalent) exams (clinical and written) completed</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All International Medical Graduate applicants will need to meet the AHPRA <a title="" href="https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills/English-language-skills-registration-standard" target="_self">English Language requirements</a></li> </ul> If this sounds like you, click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/2027-imm-health-fellow-pd-final.docx" target="_self">here</a> 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: <ul style="margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Salary Packaging benefits</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professional development and special events</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Culture of continuous improvement</li> </ul> Other requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid Working with Children Check</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure</li> </ul> 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 For more information about this position please contact Louise Amalfi, Administration Manager ph: 03 9345 5579 Applications for these positions must be via <a href="https://vpat.au">VPAT</a> Please do not apply directly through RCH careers. VPRAT portal opens for applications on 29th June and close on 27th July, 2026 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 <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/careers/staff-benefits/">staff benefits</a> such as 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, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team?

2027 Immigrant Health Fellow (50 Flemington Rd, AU) @ The Royal Children's Hospital

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