Paediatric Rehabilitation Fellow 0.5

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.

Job Title: 2026 Rehabilitation Fellow (part-time)  

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital 
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• 0.5 fixed term appointment for 6 months 

About the Role

This is a fixed term position at 43 hours per fortnight within the rehabilitation service from 03 August 2026 until 31 January 2027.

This role primarily provides regional rehabilitation clinics under the direct supervision of a rehabilitation consultant. You will have the opportunity to work in both inpatient and ambulatory clinic at the RCH in a supported work environment which promotes expert learning within this specialty area. 

Classification for this position will range from HM25 to HM 30 according to experience (base salary $4,963.40 to $6,831.62 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

• Provision of rehabilitation clinics in the VPRS regional sites under the supervision of a rehabilitation consultant
• Provide rehabilitation clinics at the Royal Children’s Hospital
• Gain experience in inpatient rehabilitation and provide support for the rehabilitation registrar
• Participate in audit and quality projects as directed by rehabilitation director

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent
• Registered Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics (RACP), or post-FRACP trainee
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Victoria
• Work well as a team member and motivated others within a multidisciplinary team
• Have well developed communication skills and be able to effectively liaise with team members, referring doctors, staff and consumers

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

About the Department

The Rehabilitation Department is an interdisciplinary service providing specialised care for children with acquired and congenital disability. The RCH team is the main site for paediatric rehabilitation in Victoria and is part of a statewide service. The VPRS at Royal Children’s Hospital is a dynamic service with dedicated highly skilled interdisciplinary clinicians that work with the broader RCH team to provide specialised paediatric rehabilitation.  The VPRS partners with families to thrive and values family centered care, partnerships, innovation, participation and diversity. 

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Culture of continuous improvement
• 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.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! 

For more information about this position please contact Dr Neil Wimalasundera, Director of Rehabilitation, Ph:03 93455227 Email: Neil.Wimalasundera@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 21 June 2026