- Neonatal Consultant
- Ongoing positions available
- Commencing from 01/10/2026
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options
About the team
Neonatal Services at the Women’s provides care to infants both the Newborn Intensive and Special Care (NICU) units and other areas of the hospital (for example, the postnatal wards, emergency department and outpatient departments). Approximately 2000 infants are admitted to NICU each year, with around 250 infants below 32 weeks’ gestation at birth. The majority (approximately 85%) of infants are inborn. A range of sub specialist services are readily available from the Royal Children’s Hospital, which is in close proximity to the Women’s.
NICU incorporates a multidisciplinary, family-integrated model of care developed to improve consistency and continuity of care and engagement of families. The Women’s newborn clinics provide detailed multidisciplinary assessment of growth, general health and development of all high-risk babies born and outpatient follow-up according to national guidelines of babies for other reasons. These include prematurity, hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, perinatal brain injury, congenital anomalies and other risk factors, including vulnerable infants exposed to alcohol and other drugs in pregnancy via the Women’s Alcohol and Drug Service.
The neonatal unit also has a key role in providing education and training for local, national, and international students and health professionals. Neonatal Services has a strong history of both independent and collaborative research, and has been a leader in clinical research within Australasia and internationally.
About the role
Neonatal Services at the Women’s is looking for a skilled and motivated Neonatal Consultant to join a team of committed medical, nursing, allied health and research team members who are primarily focused on improving the care and outcomes for babies and their families. The Neonatal Consultant will provide expert clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality, family-integrated, evidence-based neonatal care at the Women's, both in NICU and outpatients, and will participate in the education, training, research and administrative activities of Neonatal Services as agreed with the Director (Medical). The successful applicant will contribute to the strategic development of Neonatal Services through excellence in clinical practice, education, research, quality improvement and clinical governance, supporting the Women's vision of creating healthier futures for women and babies.
About you
Essential Criteria
- Medical practitioner who is eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- FRACP (or equivalent) and completion of advanced training in neonatal-perinatal medicine
- Demonstrated expertise and contemporary clinical experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine within a tertiary or quaternary neonatal intensive care environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate cooperative and collaborative care across campuses and between disciplines.
- Demonstrated participation in research, quality improvement, patient safety and/or clinical governance activities
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, supervision and mentoring of medical trainees, students and multidisciplinary staff
- Competent computer literacy including use of electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable Criteria:
- Higher degree (PhD, MD, MSc, MPH or equivalent)
- Experience in leading quality improvement, patient safety and education programs
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit [email protected]
The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience, and you will be appointed and in accordance to the Australian Medical Association Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026
Email: [email protected]
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
- Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Apply now!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].
Application Close: 13 August 2026.
