Consultant Neurologist

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:

Due to upcoming Sabbaticals the RCH has multiple Fixed Term Part Time positions available for up to 3 months at variable EFT ranging from 0.1-0.6 EFT (up to 42 hrs per fortnight) within the Department of Neurology.

OP Clinical components include Epilepsy, Neuro-Oncology, Neuromuscular. Neurogenetics, CMD and General Neurology.

For more information about the vacancies please contact Rose Cocciardi:  Ph:03 93454916 Email: rose.cocciardi@rch.org.au 

Classification

Classification for this position will be in accordance with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026.

You will be responsible for:

The Consultant Neurologist will:

• Provide clinical care of inpatients with a range of neurological disorders as per the departmental roster.
• Conduct outpatient and telehealth clinics in paediatric general neurology and subspecialty areas depending on the subspecialty areas including neurofibromatosis, epilepsy, neuro oncology, neuromuscular, neurogenetic, complex movement and neurovascular disorders.
• Ensure that consultations, treatment plans and other aspects of care delivered are rigorously documented to support ongoing care and communication and to meet medical requirements.
• Ensure that the care of all patients is handed over or other suitable arrangements for follow up, including follow up of results, are in place whenever leaving the hospital.
• Ensure continuity of care in identifying and communicating promptly with other practitioners including general practitioners.
• Be accountable for all care delivered by junior medical staff with a delegated responsibility during periods of duty.
• Participate in resolving problems in care and ensure that the team leader is aware of relevant issues and problems.

To view the position description, please click here.

What you’ll achieve:

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to children with a broad range of paediatric neurological disorders
• Participate in professional development activities and continuing education opportunities to ensure that best clinical practice is maintained.
• Provide child centred, family focused care through partnership with parents/ families.
• Actively contribute as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• Current Specialist AHPRA registration.
• Completed basic and advanced training for the FRACP in paediatrics and completed accredited training in child neurology.
• Experience in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric neurological disorders.

Desirable:

• Member or eligible to be a member of the ANZCNS (Australia and New Zealand Child Neurology Society).
• Interest and expertise in conducting clinical research in paediatric neurology.

About the Department:

The Department of Neurology comprises SMS, Fellows, CNCs, AH, medical scientists and administrative staff.

Our vision is to be leaders in child neurology, providing high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based neurological care that empowers children and families to reach their full potential.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• 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.

In your application, please specify which OP clinical component you are interested in and your EFT availability fortnightly.  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!

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, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 16 December 2025.