2027 Neurodevelopment and Disability Fellow

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.

• 2027 Neurodevelopment and Disability Fellow
• 12 Month Fixed Term/Job share will be considered
• Parkville Location
• Fabulous employee benefits   

The Department:

The Neurodevelopment and Disability Team are specialists,with a range of expertise, who promote the highest standards of care for children with developmental disabilities and their families. We provide care for children with developmental concerns, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, spina bifida and other developmental and long-term disabilities.

Our team includes Clinicians, researchers, administrators and training specialists with medical, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, occupational therapy and speech therapy expertise. We work together with families to complete research and provide training that answers important questions and to provide a holistic and individualised approach to best care that will improve the lives of children and young people with a neurodisability, and the lives of their families.

The Role:

A position is available as a Fellow in the department of Neurodevelopment and Disability at the Royal Children's Hospital. This role provides excellent training for those considering a career in, or a substantial commitment to the field of Neurodevelopment and Disability. Supported by consultants and the junior medical team, the fellow is responsible for overseeing the clinical care of inpatients and conducting a limited amount of supervised outpatient clinics. In addition to the clinical load the fellow is responsible for the coordination and delivery of senior staff meetings. This position is for a twelve month term commencing in February 2027.

For further information, please contact neurodev@rch.org.au or call 03 9345 5898

To view the position description, please (Click Here)

Applications will close on August 2nd 2026 - with Interviews to take place on August 17th 2026.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted on-site car parking

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
• All International Medical Graduate applicants will need to meet the AHPRA English Language requirements

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