Paediatric Neurosurgeon

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) vision is to be a great children’s hospital – delivering Great Care, Everywhere.

RCH is located within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, with more than 45 world-class biomedical organisations and more than 50,000 of the brightest minds working together to make the Precinct number one in the Asia Pacific region for health, education, research, and training. Within this, RCH is also 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. Each organisation contributes to a paediatric academic health centre which is greater than the sum of its parts.  

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 paediatric 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 RCH is the only provider of heart transplant services and CAR T-cell therapy for paediatrics in Australia. RCH is an effective advocate for patients and their families with a particular focus on vulnerable children and increasingly, mental health in young people. The hospital also supports many health promotion and prevention programs. 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.

We work collaboratively with hospitals to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards: http://www.rch.org.au/quality/child-safety/

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

Further information about RCH is available at www.rch.org.au

About the Role

The Department of Neurosurgery are seeking an experienced and Fellowship Trained Specialist Paediatric Neurosurgeon to join the Department of Neurosurgery. This substantiative position is a key role in the Department and Hospital’s ongoing clinical, academic, quality, and administrative activities. The Department has busy programs in Neuro-oncology, Epilepsy surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Vascular and Congenital Malformations and Spinal Dysraphism.  Previous experience in these areas of practice is desirable.   

The position will be contracted according to the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

You will be responsible for:  

• Clinical duties could cover the full range of paediatric neurosurgery, although Scope of practice will be defined based upon prior experience.
• Clinical duties will include both inpatient emergency and planned surgery and care, and outpatient care through clinics the emergency department and telehealth services, and  consultations from community care providers.
• Participating in Departmental activities education, administration, quality, and safety.
• You will participate in the on-call roster. 
• Contributing to the development of models of clinical care for Neurosurgical conditions to enhance the quality of that care whilst maximising efficient use of available resources
• Effective communication with other healthcare providers and consumers, including but not limited to referring paediatricians, family practitioners, junior and senior medical staff, nursing, paramedical, clerical staff, families and patients. 
• Contributing to administration and leadership roles in the department.

Your skills and experience: 

• Applicants should hold a Fellowship of RACS with a medical degree registerable in Australia and be recognised as a Specialist in Australia.
• Registration must be confirmed before the commencement date.
• Substantial experience in clinical Paediatric Neurosurgery with previous Fellowship or Consultant experience in Paediatric Neurosurgery.
• Demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to contribute not only to clinical services but education and training, and quality and safety activity is expected.

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

About the Department of Neurosurgery:

The Department provides Specialist Neurosurgery services for children across a large area of Victoria and RCH is the Paediatric Trauma Service for Victoria.  Interstate care is also provided along our Multidisciplinary services such as Epilepsy surgery, Craniofacial Surgery and Neuro-Oncology. The department provides care to the full range of paediatric neurosurgical practice and has access to all diagnostic modalities to support this. Research activity is undertaken in partnership with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and The University of Melbourne who are our campus partners. Additionally, the Department includes the translational research group NACIS (Neurosciences Advanced Clinical Imaging Service).

The Department is currently staffed by 3.0 FTE of senior Neurosurgeons.  The Department is an accredited training institution for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Discounted on-site car parking

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!

Please contact Alison Wray on (03) 9345 5437 or email Alison.wray@rch.org.au for further information.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH is committed to 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.

All applicants please be aware that it is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the time of, and during, employment. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID -19 vaccination Certificate, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close on 24 November 2025