Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $1 - $139,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14300
About the Role:
This is a 0.8EFT, 3-year fixed term position within the Medical Services Division.
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of governance structures to support the establishment of the Advanced Therapies program at the RCH, ensuring that operational excellence underpins professional practice and operations.
What you’ll achieve:
Classification for this position is at the AO99 classification, with an indicative salary of $139,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
Your Skills and Experience:
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Program:
The newly established RCH Advanced Therapies program sits within the Medical Services Division and is structured as a clinical/research partnership with the Melbourne Clinical Trials Centre, providing access to new and novel interventions via coordinated and streamlined internal/external governance approvals and the integration of clinical and non-clinical research and clinical trials (commercial, philanthropic and/or other funding) within the clinical practice setting. This program will support the cohesive and expanded delivery of advanced therapies for the Victorian community, and in doing so will position the RCH as an international centre of clinical excellence.
What we Offer:
Other Requirements:
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 A/Prof Tom Connell, Executive Director, Medical Services / Chief Medical Officer, Email:[email protected]
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 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 19 February, 2026.