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 Paediatrics 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 Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
About the Role:
Applications are now open for the position of Clinical Haematology Advanced Trainee for 2027. This is position will be available for a 12-month term at 1.0 EFT or part time by negotiation.
The department of Clinical Haematology provides clinical haematology services to Children (RCH) and Women (RWH) in addition to laboratory diagnostic services specializing in those related to paediatrics, neonatology, obstetrics and gynaecology. The service comprises inpatient and outpatient facilities, with consultative services provided to internal and external providers throughout Victoria and Tasmania.
You will be responsible for:
- Provision of clinical care in the outpatient setting in a supervised capacity, including two clinics per week.
- Provision of clinical care in the inpatient, day medical and ward consult settings, in collaboration with other members of the Clinical haematology team ( including supervision and support of JMS as required).
- Liaison with RCH internal clinical teams and external providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Attendance at Clinical haematology educational activities, participating in unit education and quality improvement program
- Participate in Haematology procedures including bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy as required by roster.
- Participation in the after hours roster for clinical Haematology JMS (supported by consultant SMS) as required.
These activities will occur under the supervision of Clinical Haematology senior medical staff.
- Positions are accredited by the RACP (JSAC Haematology Program) and/or RCPA for advanced training in Haematology for eligible candidates
- Applicants are also required to apply to the Victorian Haematology Advanced Training program, to ensure training is accredited by RACP and RCPA.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Desirable: Undertaking advanced training in Haematology (RACP/RCPA), or general paediatrics (RACP).
What we offer:
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Employee Assistance Program
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.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Dr Anthea Greenway, Director of Clinical Haematology, Ph: 9345 4947, Email: [email protected]
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 staff benefits such as 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 vaccinated against 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, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Applications close 19 June 2026
