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Join to apply for the Developmental Paediatrician - Neonatal Neurodevelopment Clinic role at The Royal Children''s Hospital1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Developmental Paediatrician - Neonatal Neurodevelopment Clinic role at The Royal Children''s HospitalGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The HospitalThe Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive.The HospitalThe Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Childrens Campus, partnering with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Childrens 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 .Developmental Paediatrician Neonatal MedicineWork for Australias leading Childrens HospitalFriendly and dynamic teamProgress Your Career Today!About The RoleThis is a Permanent part-time position at 16 hours per fortnight within the Neonatal Medicine Departments new neurodevelopment follow up clinicYou will be responsible for providing outpatient assessment of children who have neonatal/early life risk factors for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. Your assessments will focus on 2- and 5-year old childrens growth, health, and general development. Classification for this position will be based on the award.What Youll AchieveAssess children for growth, general health, and developmentCollaborate with other colleagues in the clinic (e.g., clinical neuropsychologists) to provide high quality care to patients and families.Effectively communicate and cooperate with referring teams, general practitioners, community clinicians, and other external services as required.Provide or facilitate appropriate onward referrals to hospital and/or community clinicians and services (e.g., National Disability Insurance Scheme) where therapy or further care is indicated.Your Skills And ExperienceRegistered medical practitioner with specialist qualifications in PaediatricsExperience in conducting medical and developmental assessment in an outpatient setting, including using structured assessment toolsSpecialist experience in providing neurodevelopmental follow-up care to graduates of neonatal intensive or special care is highly desirableIf this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.About The DepartmentThe Department of Neonatal Medicine specialises in the management of newborn infants with surgical and complex medical conditions. We have in excess of 800 admissions per year. We recognise the importance of structured, targeted neurodevelopmental followup and to this end have developed a dedicated multidisciplinary follow-up clinic. This clinic provides neurodevelopmental follow-up to patients with neonatal/early life risk factors for a particular focus on early childhood (e.g., 2 years of age) and early school age (e.g., 5 years of age).What We OfferSalary Packaging Increase your take home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramParkville location and close to public transportCulture of continuous improvementOther RequirementsCurrent National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedureAvailable on clinic day(s), either two mornings or one full dayApplication processTo 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.You must attach certified credentials and a completed SMS Application for Appointment FormShortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.For more information about this position please contact Dr Leah Hickey, Director, Neonatal Medicine, Ph:03 9345 5008 Email: leah.hickey @rch.org.auWhy 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 Childrens 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 Childrens Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the Apply buttonApplications close 4 July 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Royal Children''s Hospital by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Pediatrician roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoLocum Specialist in Aged Care (Fractional)Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 23 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$115,000.00-A$125,000.00 3 weeks ago2026 Clinical Haematology Registrar (Outpatients)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 23 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoRegistrar - Ophthalmology Unaccredited - 2026Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoParkville, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago2026 Basic Physician Trainee Yr 1 (BPT1)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoFor the Rural Generalist who wants to stay sharpMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoTELEHEALTH | Medical Practitioner - easykind Alternative Healthcare ClinicRichmond, Victoria, Australia 3 months agoWest Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoParkville, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago2026 Ophthalmology Registrar - UnaccreditedParkville, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoSpecialist Anaesthetists IMG''s - CA & Specialist pathway doctors welcome!Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoFellow - Neuro-Ophthalmology (RVEEH) - 2026Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoSessional Specialist - Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoUnaccredited Registrar | Plastics and Reconstructive SurgeryMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoBox Hill, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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