Haematology Resident February to August 2026

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.

RCH Haematology Resident 2026

• Full time Fixed Term (February 2026 to August 2026)
• Melbourne, Victoria
• Salary Packaging Options

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne is one of the world's great children's hospitals. We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 6000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on our Commitment to Child Safety: http://www.rch.org.au/quality/child-safety/

The Role:

Applications are now open for the position of Clinical Haematology Resident.  This is position will be available for a 6 month term, full time.

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 comprehensive haematology care, with consultative services provided to internal and external providers throughout Victoria and Tasmania and beyond. 

Please click here for the position description of the role.

You will be responsible for:

• Provision of clinical care in the inpatient, day medical and ward consult settings, in collaboration with other members of the Clinical haematology team ( outpatient registrar and SMS).
• Liaison with RCH internal clinical teams and external providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Attendance at Clinical haematology educational activities and quality improvement activities as per rostering

These activities will occur under the supervision of Clinical Haematology senior medical staff. 

Participation in the weekend roster (Saturday am ward round) for clinical Haematology JMS (supported by consultant SMS) is required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Appropriate level clinical skills commensurate with JRMO level

 Satisfactory communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

 Satisfactory self-management and organisational skills, and evidence of personal resilience

 High level professional and ethical behavior

Other information and how to apply:

Applicants must apply online attaching certified credentials and a completed Application for Appointment Form

For further information please contact:

Dr Anthea Greenway
Director of Clinical Haematology
Email: anthea.greenway@rch.org.au

Tel: 9345 4947

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

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 15/12/2025