Consultant Paediatrician (Gender Service)

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:

This is a part time ongoing position at 14 hours per fortnight within the Department of Adolescent Medicine Gender Service team. You will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence based medical and psychosocial care to children, adolescents and their families, participate in multidisciplinary assessment clinics, provide ongoing medical management and transition patients to adult health services. This role will contributing to leadership, education and training of community-based services for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents across Victoria and be involved in the clinical evaluation and research activities of the RCH Gender Service.

The required work day will be confirmed at the interview as it is dependant on room availablity but it will be a Thursday or Friday. Applicants who cannot commit to the required work day will not be considered.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Work in partnership with nursing, medical staff, mental health, allied health and administration staff of the RCH Gender Service to provide excellent medical services for patients and families.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary assessment of children and adolescents presenting with gender dysphoria or other concerns regarding their gender.
• Liaise with parents/carers regarding procedures and plans for the medical care of their child or young person
• Maintain accurate and up to date patient files that record clinical decisions including diagnosis, treatment plans, complications, co-morbidities, procedures performed and reports.
• Prepare medical reports for a range of stakeholders detailing assessment outcomes and recommendations for treatment and management.
• Provide education to professionals managing and supporting children and adolescents with gender dysphoria or other concerns regarding their gender within the RCH and in community settings.
• Participate in service improvements, quality and safety projects and research involving the Gender Service including the RCH Gender Service Clinical Evaluation and the Trans20 project.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Fellowship qualifications with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.
• Special knowledge, training and experience in working with trans children and adolescents- desirable

Other Requirements:

• Current provider number with Medicare to bill for clinical activity
•  Current ABN registration for Medicare billing activity

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

About the Department:

The RCH Gender Service is a Victorian state-wide service providing multidisciplinary care for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents up to 16 years of age. The assessment, treatment and support provided by the Gender Service is consistent with the Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents (V1.4 2023).

What we Offer:

• Staff immunisation
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Discounted on-site car parking
• Flexible work options available

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 Shantelle Hendy, adol.admin@rch.org.au or 9345 5890.

Application process – for SMS only*

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.

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

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 18 March 2025