• Full or Part Time, fixed term 6- or 12-month roles available commencing February or August 2027
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options

The Royal Women’s Hospital (the Women’s) is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through its specialised services within obstetrics, gynaecology and newborn 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 role

The Women’s is the tertiary referral centre for high risk obstetric patients in Melbourne, serving patients in the state of Victoria and Australia-wide. The Women’s serves an annual cohort of 80,000 patients, delivering more than 7,000 babies.

The Women’s is accredited for Advanced Training in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. A Clinical Fellowship in Neonatology at the Women’s offers a rounded training experience. It provides a balance between clinical exposure to neonatal intensive 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

Experience/Qualifications/Competencies

FRACP Written and Clinical Examinations (or equivalent) are essential, along with a minimum of 12 months’ experience in tertiary-level neonatal intensive care. The applicant should have experience in commonly performed procedures in neonatal intensive care.

Essential Criteria

• Primary medical degree MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. If you have any queries about a Clinical Fellowship in Neonatology at the Women’s please email Dr Rocco Cuzzilla, Clinical Lead, Neonatology Fellowship Program, rocco.cuzzilla@thewomens.org.au or the Medical Workforce Unit medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

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 directly to  medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au by the Referee.

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
• 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, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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 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

Application closing date: 8 May 2026