Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $1 - $1
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 14969
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term Part Time position to cover a mixture of Long Service Leave and Sabbatical leave over a 14 month period, at varying FTE/hours per fortnight ranging from 0.2-0.4 EFT (up to 28 hrs per fortnight) within the Neurology Department.
Applicants will be considered for the multiple roles over varying periods within the below set clinic days. Please indicate Role number/s you wish to apply for:
RoleOP Clinic Component (in addtion to pro-rata ward service)DatesEFT / Hours per F/NBackfillRole 1
General Neuro Mon AM
Neurouscular WED AM
Neuromuscular WED PM
1/8/26- 28/9/26 0.3 / 21 hrs 8 weeks Role 2General Neuro Mon AM
EEG Reporting Mon PM
Seizure Thurs PM
29/09/26 - 02/11/260.3 / 21 hrs5 weeksRole 3General Neuro Mon AM
Neuromuscular Wed AM&PM
General Neuro Thu PM
29/09/26 - 02/11/260.4 / 28 hrs5 weeksRole 4General Neuro Mon AM
General Neuro Thur PM
03/11/26 - 01/02/270.2 /14 hrs13 weeksRole 5EEG Reporting Thur AM
Seizure / Epilepsy Thu PM
03/11/26 - 01/02/27 0.2 / 14hrs13 weeksRole 6General Neuro Mon AM
Neurogenetics Tue AM
General Neuro Wed AM
02/02/27 - 03/11/270.3 / 21 hrs13 weeksRole 7EEG reporting Thu AM
Seizure / Epilepsy Thu PM
30/03/27 - 12/07/270.2 / 14 hrs15 weeksRole 9General Neuro Mon AM
Neurouscular Wed AM
Neurouscular Wed PM
13/07/27 - 11/10/270.3 / 21hrs13 weeksClassification for this position will be in accordance with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026.
You will be responsible for:
The Consultant Neurologist will:
Provide clinical care of inpatients with a range of neurological disorders as per the departmental roster.
Conduct outpatient and telehealth clinics in paediatric general neurology and subspecialty areas depending on the subspecialty areas including neurofibromatosis, epilepsy, neuro oncology, neuromuscular, neurogenetic, complex movement and neurovascular disorders.
Ensure that consultations, treatment plans and other aspects of care delivered are rigorously documented to support ongoing care and communication and to meet medical requirements.
Ensure that the care of all patients is handed over or other suitable arrangements for follow up, including follow up of results, are in place whenever leaving the hospital.
Ensure continuity of care in identifying and communicating promptly with other practitioners including general practitioners.
Be accountable for all care delivered by junior medical staff with a delegated responsibility during periods of duty.
Participate in resolving problems in care and ensure that the team leader is aware of relevant issues and problems.
To view the position description, please click here.
What you’ll achieve:
Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to children with a broad range of paediatric neurological disorders
Participate in professional development activities and continuing education opportunities to ensure that best clinical practice is maintained.
Provide child centred, family focused care through partnership with parents/ families.
Actively contribute as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety
Your skills and experience:
Essential:
Current Specialist AHPRA registration.
Completed basic and advanced training for the FRACP in paediatrics and completed accredited training in child neurology.
Experience in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric neurological disorders.
Desirable:
Member or eligible to be a member of the ANZCNS (Australia and New Zealand Child Neurology Society).
Interest and expertise in conducting clinical research in paediatric neurology.
About the Department:
The Department of Neurology comprises SMS, Fellows, CNCs, AH, medical scientists and administrative staff.
Our vision is to be leaders in child neurology, providing high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based neurological care that empowers children and families to reach their full potential.
What we offer:
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Culture of continuous improvement
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.
In your application, please specify which of the roles you are interested in applying for. If you are interested in multiple roles (considering period of cover), please indicate which specifically.
Note: The roles are to cover specific clinics, therefore there will be no flexibility in the indicated days of which these clinics currently operate.
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!
For more information about this position please contact:
Gladys Navarro- Director of Neurology Ph:03 93454916 Email:
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 1 July 2026