Consultant Paediatrician (Adolescent Medicine) - Maternity Leave Replacement

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.

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 .

- Part time fixed term (0.2FTE from 7th September 2026 to 12th September 2027)
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- 1x weekly outpatient clinics – Wednesday required workday
- Inclusion on the on-call roster

About the role:

This is a part-time, Fixed Term maternity leave replacement position for 14 hours per fortnight within the Department of Adolescent Medicine (from 07/09/2026 to 12/09/2027, 0.2 FTE).

The required working day for this position is Wednesday due to mandatory meetings and clinic room allocation.

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Consultant Paediatrician (Adolescent Medicine) - Maternity Leave Replacement.

Classification for this position will be in accordance with Award 31 - Fractional.

What you’ll achieve:

- Medical and psychosocial assessments and manage the care of adolescents and their families presenting to the General Adolescent Medicine outpatient clinics
- Maintain accurate and up to date patient medical information and records via documentation within the electronic medical record including diagnosis and treatment plans, complications, co‑morbidities, procedures conducted and other reports
- Manage inpatients admitted under Adolescent Medicine while on ward service,



including providing ‘second on call’ supervision when the Adolescent Medicine Fellows are on ward service
- Foster the development of adolescent medicine as a career path for medical students and paediatric trainees

Your skills and experience:

- Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellowship qualifications with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent
- Provider number with Medicare and ABN to bill for clinical activity

About the Department

The Department of Adolescent Medicine, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, is a multidisciplinary specialty department providing inpatient and outpatient care to adolescents experiencing both physical and mental health concerns. Sub-speciality teams within the Department of Adolescent Medicine include the Eating Disorders Service, specialising in treating adolescents with anorexia nervosa and other restrictive eating disorders, the Gender Service who assist children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria, The Transition Support Service providing care in transition from paediatric to adult health providers, the Young People’s Health Service who provide primary health care for marginalised and at risk youth and the Chronic Illness Peer support (ChIPS) team who facilitate peer support, leadership and participation among adolescent and young adults aged 12-25 living with a chronic illness. Inpatient Adolescent Medicine includes the care of adolescents requiring admission to the RCH for medical conditions with psychosocial complexity, somatisation disorders and medically unstable patients with restrictive type eating disorders.

What we offer:

- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
- Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model,



if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Special events
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
- Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
- Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Application process:

For more information about this position please contact Cate Rayner via 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 offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff advantages 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?

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📌 Consultant Paediatrician (Adolescent Medicine) - Maternity Leave Replacement (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
📍 Melbourne