Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time Hours: 38 hours per fortnight. Depending on individual classification you may be eligible for an additional 5 hours training time per fortnight. Salary: $45.85 -$ 79.44 (HM12 - HM30) Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg

Contact: Dr Ajit Aiyappan or Dr Katie van Schilfgaarde

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

One part time (0.5EFT) position is available for either 6 or 12 months Term 1: February 2027 to August 2027 Term 2: August 2027 to February 2028 Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg The Department of Paediatrics at Mercy Hospital for Women is an innovative and supportive environment which provides comprehensive neonatal care for sick and premature infants. 2027 Neonatal Medical Officers work within a medical team with neonatal fellows and neonatologists, to provide care to infants in our neonatal intensive care, special care nursery and postnatal wards. Accredited for advanced trainees in General Paediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.



Supportive environment for trainees due to our 24-hour consultant-in-house model. Fantastic opportunity for trainees in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia and General Practice to further your career and gain experience in Neonatology Extensive teaching and support in practical procedures and take part in a comprehensive Neonatology teaching programme. Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement

About you

- Current registration (or eligible for) as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
- Applicants with previous Neonatal Paediatric experience will be advantaged, but is not essential
- Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team
- Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided)

What you’ll bring

- You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a team-oriented team environment.





Application requirements

- Evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Applications Close on

9th November 2026

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgement to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

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