Paediatric Radiology Fellow

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.

The Role

The Medical Imaging Department (MID) delivers comprehensive clinical services to all hospital departments. The role of the RCH Paediatric Radiology Fellow is to further their learning in all areas in paediatric diagnostic radiology. The position presents an invaluable opportunity to cultivate the necessary skills for a future consultant role in both inpatient and outpatient care settings, under the guidance and support of Paediatric Radiology Consultants. Fellows collaborate closely with clinical teams through their clinical reporting and involvement in the multiple multidisciplinary team meetings. Fellows are actively involved in educational activities both within the Department and throughout the greater hospital. This Paediatric Radiology Fellowship opportunity is well-suited for individuals who have successfully completed the FRANZCR examination or an equivalent qualification and who wish to equip themselves with greater paediatric radiology experience and/or aspire to build a career in paediatric radiology.

The Fellowship position is for applicants seeking full time employment with options of 6 month and 12-month contracts available.  

Please note these training positions are available from early August 2026 and early February 2027 onwards, please specify your preferred intake period in your cover letter.  

To view the Position Description, please click here.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Compliance with the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedure is also mandatory.

Additionally, International Medical Graduate applicants must ensure they meet the English language proficiency requirements as stipulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

Any queries can be directed to Amber.Buchan@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 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.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 25th July 2025