Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Reference: 15342

The Role:

This is a permanent, part-time position at 0.3EFT commencing 7th February 2027 within the Department of Nephrology.

Applications are open to internal and external applicants. The fractional position(s) will incorporate provision of care in outpatient clinics and to inpatients in the course of participation in ward service and after hours on-call. Skills in all aspects of paediatric nephrology are required, including all forms of renal replacement therapy, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, glomerulonephritis/ vasculitis, acute kidney injury, neonatal renal disease, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation.

Classification for this position will be in accordance with AMA Victoria – Victoria Public Health Sector Medical Specialists Agreement 2022–2026.

- Ward and consultation service for patients with renal disorders including antenatal, general nephrology, dialysis (PD & HD), plasma exchange and renal transplantation. Participation in after-hours roster
- Clinical services in ambulatory care setting (including triage of referrals and supervision of trainees) and active participation in associated meetings
- Ad hoc discussions regarding management of renal patients
- Audit and appropriate quality assurance activities
- Ensuring appropriate documentation of all clinic episodes (face to face, meetings, telephone etc.) to meet positive communication and medico-legal requirements

Your skills and experience:

- Recognised expertise in clinical paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality evidence-based clinical care in the context of a multidisciplinary team




- Well-developed interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to strengthen collaborative teamwork

Enquires about this role can be made to Dr Tom Forbes, Director of Nephrology by email or by phone .

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.

- 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,adoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Paediatric Nephrologist (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne