• Fixed Term Full Time
• 2026 Recruitment – Terms 1, 2, 3 or 4
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options

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 role

Women’s Emergency Care (WEC) at the Royal Women’s Hospital is a dynamic and specialised emergency department providing care for women and newborns. With over 28,000 presentations annually, WEC manages the full spectrum of gynaecological, obstetric, early pregnancy, and neonatal presentations in a dedicated 24-hour emergency service.

WEC offers an exciting and unique training environment for emergency medicine trainees interested in developing advanced skills in women’s health, neonatal resuscitation, management of obstetric emergencies and early pregnancy complications.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, WEC registrars contribute to collaborative care alongside midwives, nurses, obstetricians and gynaecologists, neonatologist and allied health professionals. This position is ideal for emergency trainees seeking to strengthen their clinical confidence in managing acute women’s health presentations in a highly supported environment.

About you

Experience/Qualifications/Competencies

• MB BS or equivalent qualification
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Currently enrolled in or eligible for the ACEM training program
• Completion of at least 2 years of emergency medicine experience preferred

Attributes

• Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a team-oriented approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to delivering respectful, compassionate and equitable care
• Willingness to lead and learn in a collaborative, high-acuity women’s health setting
• Ability to manage competing clinical priorities in a dynamic ED environment
• Professional demeanour with a focus on clinical excellence

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.  If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience and you will be appointed and 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 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
• Breastfeeding 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.

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.  

If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au