Paediatric Renal Fellow 2027

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: Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Nephrology

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital 
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)

About the Role

This is a fixed term, full time position at 86 hours per fortnight within the Department of Nephrology.

You will supervise the Nephrology SRMO and will be expected to interact closely and cooperatively with the nurse co-ordinators involved in transplantation, peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.

You will actively manage patients in an inpatient and ambulatory care setting, under the supervision of the Nephrology consultants.

You will ensure that admissions for renal biopsy, and renal surgery including vascular access or transplantation is facilitated and runs smoothly.

Classification for this position will range from HM25 – HM30 (base salary according to the EBA).

What you’ll achieve:

• Advanced training in a paediatric nephrology in a quaternary referral major paediatric hospital.
• Experience in the management of children requiring peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis and renal transplantation.
• Participation in departmental education and protected time for personal study.
• Opportunities for collaboration and involvement in clinical research within the department and on campus.

Your skills and experience

• Completion of undergraduate medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) as well as successful completion of the RACP Written and Clinical Exams or equivalent.
•  Eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Advanced Trainees in Nephrology (paediatric or adult) are preferred, although Advanced Trainees in General Paediatrics or other subspecialties may be shortlisted.
• Applicants trained outside Australia and New Zealand will be assessed for suitability on a case by case basis.

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

About the Department

The Department of Nephrology at RCH provides clinical services, research and academic programs of excellence in infants, children and adolescents with disorders of the kidney, urinary tract, and associated metabolic systems. The department offers a comprehensive management program for all stages of chronic kidney disease, including peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis and transplantation. Recent initiatives include commencement of a comprehensive renal genetics service and development of apheresis service in partnership with haematology and oncology.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program

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 as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Tom Forbes, Director of Nephrology, (03) 9345 5054 or tom.forbes@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 11 June 2026