Rats of Tobruk Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Epilepsy and EEG 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: Rats of Tobruk Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Epilepsy and EEG 2027- Neurology

• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Full Time position to cover 2027 Fellowship program for 12 months, at 1 FTE / 86hours per fortnight within the Neurology Department.

The Children’s Epilepsy Program (CEP) within the Department of Neurology at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is recognised nationally and internationally as a leading centre in the management and research of epilepsy in children.  Special areas of expertise include clinical, imaging and genetic investigation of uncontrolled epilepsy, video-EEG monitoring, advanced MR imaging, and treatment of uncontrolled epilepsy with surgery, ketogenic diet and VNS.  The CEP comprises paediatric specialists in neurology, neurophysiology, neurosurgery and various allied health disciplines.  Facilities include inpatient and outpatient video-EEG monitoring, access to high-field MRI scanners and PET and SPECT scanners, dedicated epilepsy neurosurgery, and specialist clinics for new-onset seizures, genetics, ketogenic diet, CBD, VNS and surgery.

Classification for this position will range from HM25 YR 1- HM30 YR 6 (base salary $129,048.40 to $177,622.12 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

This fellowship provides basic and specialised training in the management of childhood epilepsy, with a strong focus on electroclinical assessment, neuroimaging and surgical treatment.  The fellowship is tailored to the trainee’s skills and needs. 

Your skills and experience

• MB BS or equivalent is mandatory. 
• Royal Australasian College of Physicians advanced trainee (or equivalent), who has completed their basic general paediatric training and has an interest in paediatric neurology, or intends to train as a paediatric neurologist.
• All International Medical Graduate applicants need to refer to the AHPRA website to ensure they have passed the necessary English language test at the time of application https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

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

About the Department

The RCH Department of Neurology is one of the busiest child neurology services in Australia.  In addition to general neurology, the Department provides subspecialty services in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, neurogenetics, neurofibromatosis, neuro-oncology, demyelination and movement disorders.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Parkville location and close to public transport

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 Jeremy Freeman, Consultant Ph: 03 9345 5661 Email: Jeremy.Freeman@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 08 June 2026