Job Description

Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.

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Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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Job Description:

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Specialist Rehabilitation Physician

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35 hours per fortnight Fractional/Fixed-Term from 04 February 2027 to 29 February 2028 (leave cover)

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

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The Role:

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The successful applicant will contribute to a broad Rehabilitation Medicine service, including rotational inpatient rehabilitation, the RMH Rehabilitation@Home program, Consultative Liaison Rehabilitation and Aged Care (CLRAAC), and specialist outpatient rehabilitation clinics.

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The role also provides opportunities to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and service development.

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Clinical responsibilities include:

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- Providing consultant rehabilitation services across rotational inpatient rehabilitation, RMH Rehabilitation@Home, CLRAAC and specialist outpatient rehabilitation clinics, as rostered.
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- Undertaking comprehensive rehabilitation assessments and developing individualised, goal-directed management plans.
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- Coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, community rehabilitation services, primary care providers and other specialist services.
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- Participating in multidisciplinary case conferences, family meetings and collaborative care planning.
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- Supervising and teaching AFRM trainees and junior medical staff.
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- Participating in quality improvement, service development and research activities
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About You:

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- Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM)
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- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
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- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient-centred rehabilitation care
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- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team skills
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- Interest in teaching, quality improvement and research
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Benefits:

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- A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and qualified advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
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- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
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- Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
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Additional Information:

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Further questions should be directed to Dr Krystal Song – (03) 83872000.

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Applicantions close Friday 18 September 2026.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .

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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Specialist Rehabilitation Physician (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria