Aug 2026 Neonatal Registrars (NICU) at theroyalch

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neonatal medicine, Neonatal intensive care, Paediatrics, Respiratory support, Clinical assessment, Patient care, Medical research, Emergency response

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Neonatal Registrars - August 2026 - RCH NICU About the Role Applications are sought from suitably qualified medical practitioners for Neonatal Registrar positions. Positions are available commencing August 2026, and may be for 6 or 12 months; full-time or part-time.Registrar positions are designed for trainees considering pursuing a career in Neonatology, or who are seeking further experience in neonatal medicine. About the DepartmentThe Royal Children’s Hospital is a paediatric teaching hospital, and its Newborn Intensive Care Unit acts as a quaternary referral centre for neonates with complex medical and surgical problems from Victoria, its neighbouring states, and overseas. The Unit is the major regional centre for neonatal surgery and is recognised for its expertise in the provision of advanced respiratory support. There is an active research program in several areas. Your Skills and Experience- A minimum of 6 months experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care is required for registrar applicants. - All candidates must have current AHPRA registration and be eligible to start work in Australia at the time of application submission. Application ProcessApplications are to be submitted electronically via the SuccessFactors platform and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the email addresses of 3 referees. 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. Enquiries: Dr Sophie Newman, Deputy Director, Dept of Neonatal Medicine, the Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, 3052, Australia; tel +61 3 9345 5522; email sophie.newman@rch.org.au. Applications must be made online at www.rch.org.au/careers. Please click here to view the position description. Please note that the successful applicant must undergo a police and working with children check. In addition, all International Medical Graduate applicants will need to meet the AHPRA English Language requirements, in order to be successful in this position. See the following website for further information. https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills/Accepted-English-language-tests.aspx. 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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 14 May 2026

Responsibilities

The Neonatal Registrar will provide clinical care to critically ill neonates within a quaternary referral centre. They will participate in the management of complex medical and surgical cases and contribute to the department's active research program.