Date: 1 Sept 2026
Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU
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Company: theroyalch
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:
The Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition is advertising 2.5 fixed-term vacant sessions to fulfil the role of a junior Consultant Gastroenterologist with expertise in paediatric gastroenterology. These sessions will be linked to outpatient duties (clinics) and will run from Monday 12/10/2026 to Friday 25/6/2027, inclusive. The Director of Gastroenterology will negotiate the details of the clinical sessions with the successful candidate.
You will provide clinical care to paediatric patients with a full range of gastroenterology conditions. You will contribute to the provision of outpatient services (both on-campus and telehealth). You will collaborate with other services within and outside the RCH to develop a more patient-centred, standardised and sustainable model of care. You will contribute to existing research in collaboration with the key campus partners of the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, with opportunities to initiate new research.
You will be responsible for:
Establish and continue medical care of outpatients of RCH within the general remit of the department
Attendance at outpatient clinic and endoscopy sessions as directed
Clinical care of outpatient with gastroenterological, and liver disease
Procedural responsibilities within the scope of practice including diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy
Accurate and appropriate medical record keeping
Time management and completion of administrative duties related to employment
Classification for this position will range from Specialist Yr1-Yr2 , under Award 31 (pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation).
Your Skills and Experience:
Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP or eligible for FRACP)
Fellowship training in Paediatric Gastroenterology is mandatory
Demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a team environment
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA
A professional demeanour
Key Selection Criteria:
Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA is required
FRACP or equivalent or eligible for FRACP
Postgraduate training and experience in paediatric gastroenterology
Demonstrated experience in the care of patients with complex gastrointestinal diseases
Training in Paediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy approved by the Conjoint Committee
A research qualification, e.g., PhD, MD or Master's in Medicine, will be considered favourably (DESIRABLE)
What We Offer:
Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
Retail discounts & more!
Other information and how to apply:
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory police check and a Working with Children Check.
The RCH provides world-class facilities for staff, patients, and families, making it an exciting place to work and progress your career. We offer competitive salaries and salary packaging options, along with interesting and varied work.
Please contact A/Prof Jason Yap
[email protected] for further information.
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 16 September 2026
