Microbiology Registrar 2027

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.

Microbiology Registrar – 2027

• Work at Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Hub of the medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Diverse and rewarding clinical training opportunity

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Full-Time position for the 2027 training year within the Microbiology Department.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality diagnostic microbiology and infection prevention and control services in a tertiary paediatric setting. You will work closely with senior microbiologists and clinical teams to support patient care, infection management, and laboratory operations.

Classification will be in line with Medical Officer training positions (salary and conditions per enterprise agreement, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve

• Contribute to diagnostic microbiology services including bacteriology, virology, and serology
• Participate in clinical liaison and multidisciplinary discussions to support patient care
• Assist in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship activities
• Develop technical and interpretive skills in paediatric and women’s microbiology
• Engage in quality improvement and service development initiatives

Your skills and experience

• Eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia
• Demonstrated interest in microbiology and infectious diseases
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

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

About the Department

The Microbiology Department provides comprehensive diagnostic services to support the care of children and adolescents. A consulting Infectious Diseases service is provided to the Royal Women’s Hospital. The Department also provides medical support to the Children’s and Women’s Hospitals’ Infection Prevention and Control services and works closely with clinical teams to deliver timely and accurate results.

What we offer

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Parkville location with excellent access to public transport
• Culture of continuous improvement and learning

Other requirements

• Current National Criminal Record Check (or willing to obtain)
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCH Staff Immunisation requirements

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 position description.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and applications are encouraged promptly.

For more information, please contact:
A/Prof Andrew Daley - Head, Department of Microbiology
andrew.daley@rch.org.au, Tel: + 61 3 9345 4850

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?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 08 July 2026