Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

The Hospital:
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 Pediatrics 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.
The RCH is committed to the .
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
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Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant:

• Parkville, Melbourne location
• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role:
This is a permanent full time or part time positions within the Emergency Department, commencing on or after February 2024.
You will be responsible for providing leadership, supervision and direct patient care in the Emergency Department. You will also, as a permanent member of the senior medical staff, play a role in advancing the specialty of Paediatric Emergency Medicine both within and beyond RCH.
What you'll achieve:

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in the practice of Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Utilise and further develop your existing clinical and non-clinical skills.
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.

Classification for this position will align with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026 including appropriate shift penalties and existing allowances.
Your skills and experience:

• You will have specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Completion of fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or Royal Australasian College of Physicians, having satisfied accredited training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine under either of those colleges.
• PEM trainees at or near completion of training will be considered for a delayed commencement if their specialist registration and fellowship is confirmed but pending formal endorsement at the time of application.
• Proven experience as a senior decision maker in the practice of Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate your role as a leader in a collaborative and respectful multidisciplinary team.

If this sounds like you, click to view the position description.
About the Emergency Department:
The Emergency Department is the busiest paediatric ED in the country and assesses and treats over 90,000 children a year for a range of urgent medical and surgical conditions. We are currently undergoing a major redevelopment with an increase in physical capacity and staffing. The department has an active education program and plays a major role in national and international Paediatric Emergency Medicine research.
What we offer:

• On site Early Learning Centre childcare
• Flexible work options available

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
You must attach certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Dr Stuart Lewena at
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 offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 1 February 2024