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>.Medical Consultant (Snr Specialist Year 1-9) Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program (VPPCP) - Division of Medicine and Division of Operations <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <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">Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging</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">Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne</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">Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital</li> </ul> </li> </ul> About the Role This is a Fixed Term Part Time position to cover Long Service Leave from 5th October 2026 to 10 January 2027, at 0.4EFT/32hours per fortnight within the Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program (VPPCP) - Division of Medicine and Division of Operations. You will be responsible for providing specialist medical input into the care of children with palliative care needs, helping to ensure high-quality, family-centred care across Victoria. You also play a key role in building the capability of paediatric and palliative care services to deliver best practice care. This role involves a presence at both RCH and Monash Children’s Hospital, with additional travel required for home, hospice, and other hospital visits across Victoria. Your clinical work is primarily consultation‑liaison, focusing on supporting and guiding care rather than delivering direct clinical management. Classification for this position will range from HN16 to HN59 (FTE base salary, plus superannuation). What you’ll achieve: <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deliver high-quality, coordinated palliative care through expert consultation and guidance across multiple care settings</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strengthen clinical decision-making and support for children and families through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Build capability across the health system by educating and supporting clinicians to deliver best practice paediatric palliative care</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the delivery of consistent, best practice palliative care through consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Your skills and experience <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clinical experience working at consultant level in paediatric or adult palliative medicine</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A higher qualification in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (FAChPM)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to build and maintain working relationships with a range of stakeholders</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Eligible for or has current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> If this sounds like you, click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/vppcp-consultant-pd-july-2026.pdf " target="_self">here</a> to view the position description. About the Department The Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program is an alliance between the Royal Children's Hospital, Monash Health and Very Special Kids. The team is made up of specialist doctors, nurses, social worker and an occupational therapist. The Program aims to ensure children and adolescents with life-limiting conditions and their families receive the best possible palliative care by providing information, advice and support to families and the health professionals caring for them. What we offer: <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <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">Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!</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">Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities</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">Early Learning Centre childcare</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">Professional development and special events</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">Culture of continuous improvement</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">Flexible work options available</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Other requirements: <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <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">Current NDIS Worker Screening 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">Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure</li> </ul> </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. 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 as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. For more information about this position please contact Dr Bronwyn Sacks, Director Ph:03 9345 5374 Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> 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? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button Applications close 23 July 2026

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