Consultant Allergist Immunologist

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.

About the Role:

The Consultant Allergist Immunologist – Allergy & Immunology role is a Fixed Term part-time position to cover Sabbatical Leave for 6 months, at 0.2 FTE/14 hours per fortnight within the Allergy & Immunology department (until 31st December 2026).

The Consultant Allergist Immunologist will work at the Northern Health one day a week, where they will be responsible for conducting outpatient allergy & immunology clinics.   
This will include evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with allergic and/or immunologic disorders in accordance with departmental procedures.  This may also involve supervision of paediatric registrars, paediatricians and/or advanced immunology allergy trainees attending clinics.

Classification for this position will range from HN16 – HN56 (FTE base salary $58,312.80 to $75,875.80 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

• Medical care of allergy and immunology patients in outpatient clinics at Northern Health, ensuring department objectives are met
• Teaching and supervision of allergy-immunology trainees, general paediatric trainees, general paediatricians and nurses, as required by the department training clinic roster and the department teaching roster
• Involvement in department research and audit projects, either as part of a team or as lead investigator
• Assist the Northern Health team with additional tasks as required, to ensure department objectives are met eg. triaging
• Liaise with other Hospital Department employees, eg. dietitians and respiratory laboratory staff, as required for the delivery of quality care to patients
• Interact meaningfully with patient’s families, to ensure that they receive quality care
• Provide leadership, act as a learning resource to junior medical staff and participate in any other projects allocated by the Department head

Your skills and experience:

• Current Specialist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• FRACP accreditation through Immunology and Allergy JSAC or other speciality relevant to allergic disease
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in paediatric allergy and immunology; including the investigation and management of primary immunodeficiency disorders and allergic diseases (food allergy, asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, insect allergy and drug allergy).  This includes experience in ‘challenge’ procedures and immunotherapy
• Demonstrated clinical experience in paediatric immunology and allergy

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Department of Allergy and Immunology delivers the highest quality clinical care to children and families with allergic and immune disorders and plays a vital role in increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge of allergic and immune disorders in the community and health professionals through education, teaching and training. We play a leadership role in the development and improvement of health care policies and guidelines related to allergic and immune disorders, and also actively identify and pursue research priorities to prevent and improve management of these conditions. We continue to work collaboratively with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Retail discounts & more!

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (if applicable to role)
• 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 as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Victoria Iliadis, Administration Team Coordinator via ph:03 9345 5733 or email: victoria.iliadis4@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: 10 June 2026.