• Full time (1.0 FTE) fixed term from 2/2/26 – 31/1/27 Neonatal Medical Officer role
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options available  
• 5 weeks annual leave  

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, neonatal and women’s health.  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 team

The Women’s is a tertiary level maternal and neonatal referral hospital, with about 7000 births per year. In addition, the Women’s is the major referral and delivery centre in Victoria for infants with fetal anomalies. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admits about 2000 patients per year with many being either less than 28 weeks and/or < 1000 gm.

The Department of Neonatal Services at the Women’s is a major tertiary referral unit serving the local population and the State of Victoria. The unit is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and has a capacity to accommodate 62 infants. Our mission is to provide high quality care and support to the infants and their families.
 
The Department employs 14 Consultant Neonatologists, 12 full time equivalent Neonatal Clinical Fellows, 20 Neonatal NMOs and 3 Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (aNNP). The Women’s is a major teaching hospital with academic affiliations with the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. A Departmental Professor leads a large variety of research activities with a departmental focus of the areas of respiratory medicine, neonatal neurology and neonatal resuscitation.

The clinical case mix and research activity of the unit provide a unique environment for the paediatric and/or neonatal trainee.

About the role

NMOs are an essential member of our multidisciplinary care team and are responsible for the day-to-day care of neonates and their families, under the close supervision of a fellow and consultant. NMOs are rostered to provide medical care to infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), special care nursery, postnatal wards and the emergency department of the Women’s (WEC). NMOs form part of the team attending high risk deliveries where the need for resuscitation is anticipated or responding to neonatal emergencies within the Women’s/Frances Perry House. There are twice daily ward rounds in NICU and daily rounds in special care. NMO responsibilities include presentation on these rounds and maintenance of the electronic medical records (EMR); NMOs are expected to regularly discuss and closely consult on their provisional diagnoses and treatment of patients with supervising fellows/consultants.
NMOs will be aware of and work in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equal Employment Opportunity and Confidentiality. They will be respectful of the needs of patients, visitors and other staff and maintain a professional approach to all interactions.
Practical procedures will be supervised and taught as appropriate to level of training and the practice of neonatology. These will include (not exclusively) neonatal resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, peripheral and central venous access (umbilical venous and arterial cannulation), ultrasound guided bladder taps and lumbar punctures. During the formal orientation program, there will be teaching and opportunity to practice these procedures. NMOs are encouraged to maintain a logbook to document competency and proficiency.
Communication, team working, neonatal resuscitation and crisis resource management skills are taught through regular simulation sessions.

Appointment to NMO positions will be based on level of training following primary medical qualification, amount of neonatal experience, formal registration with a college for basic/advanced training and/or recognised specialist pathway training program and at the discretion of the appointing committee. Paediatric Basic Trainees, unaccredited HMOs, more experienced Registrars seeking further neonatal experience and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are eligible for general registration (ie: completed AMC part 2) may apply for this position in order to gain supervised experience in the care of neonatal patients. Successful applicants from all partake in the same rotating roster along with the two aNNPs.

About you

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Primary medical degree MBBS or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible for General Registration (completion of AMC Part Two)

Attributes

• Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect

• Adaptability (“can do”) and flexible approach
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
•  Balancing sometimes competing and conflicting priorities
• Time management and prioritising
• Professional demenour
• Strong commitment to providing high quality, family centered patient care
• An eagerness to be part of the education program as well as take part in a small audit / research project.
• Team player in multidisciplinary settingShortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.  If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email Dr Amir Zayegh, Neonatal Consultant, amir.zayegh@thewomens.org.au or the Medical Workforce Unit medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au
  
  

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 to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).

Email: medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

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:

• Up to $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 trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding/chest feeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• 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+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, 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 and provide breast feeding/chest feeding facilities for staff.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.  

For a further queries, please contact Dr Amir Zayegh on (03) 8345 2000 -  Amir.Zayegh@thewomens.org.au or Medical Recruitment at Medical.Recruitment@thewomens.org.au