Neurology Consultant

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.

Neurology Consultant - Neurology Extended Leave Cover

• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne 

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital  

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Part Time position to cover a mixture of Long Service Leave and Sabbatical leave over a 6 month period from August 2026 (immediate start) to end of January 2027, at 0.4 EFT (up to 28 hrs per fortnight) within the Neurology Department.  

Hours/ EFT is negotiable where candidate will need to conduct clinics for General Neurology or Epilepsy Clinics in addition to pro-rata ward service roster.

Classification for this position will be in accordance with AMA Victoria – Victoria Public Health Sector Medical Specialists Agreement 2022–2026. 

What you’ll achieve:

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to children with a broad range of paediatric neurological disorders  

• 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

• 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. 

• Member or eligible to be a member of the ANZCNS (Australia and New Zealand Child Neurology Society).  

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

About the Department

The RCH Department of Neurology is one of the busiest child neurology services in Australia.  In addition to general neurology, the department provides subspecialty services in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, neurogenetics, neurofibromatosis, neuro-oncology, demyelination and movement disorders.  

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. 

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

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! 

• Parkville location and close to public transport 

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.

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!

For more information about this position please contact Gladys Navarro, Director of Neurology Ph:03 93455661 Email: Gladys.navarro@rch.org.au 

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 13 August 2026