Orthopaedic Surgeon (General and Trauma)

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:

The Royal Children’s Hospital Orthopaedic Department is seeking a qualified, energetic Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. This is a part-time, ongoing position. The successful candidate would be providing operative and non-operative care to patients with common Paediatric Orthopaedics presentations; both emergency and elective essential operations.  Elective conditions would include standard paediatric orthopaedic operations including common lower extremity conditions, congenital talipes equinovarus, developmental dysplasia of hip, and other foot and ankle conditions. 

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Orthopaedic Surgeon (General and Trauma).

Classification for this position will be governed by Award 31 - Senior Medical Offficers, Fractional and will range from HN16 (Specialist Year 1) to HN46 (Specialist Year 7) per annum, pro-rata/fractional for part-time, plus Superannuation.

The position will involve a commitment to Royal Children’s Hospital:

1. Inpatient Operating for the in-hours management of trauma in general paediatric orthopaedic surgery
2. Outpatients Clinics care for children with general orthopaedic problems, hip dysplasia, and the sequelae of trauma
3. Continuing care and responsibility for patients
4. Supervision of trainees in Orthopaedic surgery: Registrars and Fellows
5. Clinical supervision for advance practice Physiotherapists
6. Participation in the exclusive After-hours on call Consultant orthopaedic roster
7. Involvement in education and quality assurance activities
8. Contribution to research and innovation activities within the Department of Orthopaedics

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here for the position description. 

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

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:

Applicants must apply online and 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. The position description, scope of clinical practice, and other relevant credential and form requirements are available within the online advertisement on the RCH website. You must attach certified credentials and a completed "SMS Application for Appointment Form".

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately; interviews may be conducted before the advertisement closing date. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

For more information, please refer to the position description, or please contact Michael Johnson via email: michael.johnson@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: 20 July 2026.