- Fixed Term Full or Part Time 6- or 12-month roles available
- Commencing February 2026 or August 2026
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, newborn and women’s health. We have strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to our role. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About The Department Of Neonatal Services
The Department of Neonatal Services at the Women’s is a major tertiary-level referral unit serving the local population and the State of Victoria. The unit is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and has the capacity to accommodate 62 infants, including 26 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 12 High Dependency Unit (HDU) and 24 Special Care Nursery (SCN) cots. Our mission is to provide high quality care and support to newborn infants and their families.
About The Role
A Clinical Fellowship in Neonatology at the Women’s offers a rounded training experience in the field of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine. It provides a balance between clinical exposure to neonatal intensive and special care both as the attending physician and in a supervisory capacity, participation in specialist clinics and time dedicated to quality assurance and improvement activities, teaching and learning, and research.
About You
Essential Criteria
- The FRACP Written and Clinical Examinations (or equivalent) are essential, along with a minimum of 12 months’ experience in a tertiary-level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The applicant must be able to demonstrate expertise in commonly performed procedures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Primary medical degree MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Our Benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
The Women's recruitment of Neonatology Fellows for 2026 will be synchronised with all other Level 6 neonatal services (including the retrieval service, PIPER) in Victoria.
The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience in accordance to the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Doctors in Training Agreement 2022-2026.
Please ensure that you download the attached Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. On completion, this form is to be signed and returned by the referee directly to medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. The Women's plan to interview short-listed candidates the week commencing Monday 5th May.
Offers will be made on Tuesday 27th May.
For any enquiries, please contact
Dr Rocco Cuzzilla, Clinical Lead, Neonatology Fellowship Program, rocco.cuzzilla@thewomens.org.au or the Medical Workforce Unit, medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au
Please refer to the position description for further information.
Application closing date: 1st May 2025
