Specialist in Addiction Medicine

Req ID: 8679

Posting Start Date: 22/10/2026

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

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

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

Job Description:

Specialist in Addiction Medicine
28hpfn Fractional/Ongoing
The Royal Melbourne 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.
Unit Description:
The Addiction Medicine service provides consultation/liaison support to the emergency department and inpatient units at RMH, NWMH, has a weekly outpatient clinic, and an outreach service to the CBD. You will be working with a vibrant team comprised of 2.0 Registrars, Nurse practitioner, the addiction medicine team consists of nursing staff, a nurse practitioner, addiction medicine physicians, and a psychiatrist.

About the role:

Responsibilities:

- Consultant liaison, clinical supervision, teaching, development of policies and procedures, on-call cover on weekends, and supporting expansion of the Addiction Medicine/Pharmacotherapy Service.

- Supporting medical unit team with care of complex Addiction Medicine patients

- Liaison with Mental health, Gastroenterology, cardiology and community teams

- Contributing to research and development, timely Audits and organisation wide AOD education.

Please click on the click here to view the PD for additional information regarding the role.

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)



or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)

• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications

• Fellowship in FChAM or equivalent

• Competent Prescriber in AOT

Advantages:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.

• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.

• Salary packaging options discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references

( If you are not currently paid employee of RMH, can you please use your personal email address to apply) .

For more information, please contact Dr Nazila Jamshidi ( [email protected] ) for key contact

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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

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.

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 .

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 in Addiction Medicine (Parkville)
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