2026 Infectious Diseases Fellow

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.

2026 Infectious Diseases Fellow HM 27 – HM30

• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full Time / Fixed Term

About the Role

There are two Full Time / Fixed Term positions available at 86 hrs per fortnight within the Infectious Diseases Department.

Role 1:  2nd February 2026 – 31st January 2027

Role 2:  4th May 2026 – 31st January 2027

You are an advanced trainee pursuing a career in paediatric infectious diseases or alternatively planning a career in an area of paediatrics in which knowledge and expertise in paediatric infectious disease would be of particular benefit.  Principal duties will involve serving as a reference point for infectious diseases consultation in the Royal Children’s Hospital and acting as a liaison between the clinical departments and the microbiology diagnostic area. Depending on seniority and experience, there is the opportunity for you to work as a Junior Consultant, in a supervised capacity.  There are excellent opportunities for clinical experience, teaching, research and administration.

Classification for this position will range from HM27 – HM30

What you’ll achieve:

• Being the first point of call for consultations requested across the RCH related to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases and related issues
• Being the first point of call for provision of the statewide telephone advice service for internal and external enquiries.
• Provide clinical care in the outpatient setting in a supervised capacity
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship rounds and other AMS activities
• Participate in out-of-hours on call service, under consultant supervision

Your skills and experience

• MBBS or equivalent
• AHPRA registration and eligibility for registration in Victoria
• RACP (or equivalent) exams (clinical and written) completed
• International Medical applicants need to have a score of 7 or above in all bands IELTS test

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department

Infectious Diseases department provides extensive inpatient and outpatient services in paediatric infectious diseases, including those in the immunocompromised.  The department provides 24/7 advice within the RCH, as well as local metropolitan centres, regional hospitals and interstate.  Services include telephone advice to doctors throughout Victoria and a significant commitment to training and research

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging
• Professional development and special events
• Culture of continuous improvement

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.  Please list in your cover letter which role you are applying for.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! 

For more information about this position please contact Gabrielle Haeusler-HOD Infectious Diseases Ph: 03 9345 6519 Email: gabrielle.haeusler@rch.org.au

Applications close: 22 June 2025 

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 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

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button