Join to apply for the February 2026 PICU Registrars role at The Royal Children''s Hospital1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the February 2026 PICU Registrars role at The Royal Children''s HospitalThe 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 .The RoleRegistrar in Paediatric Intensive CareThe Royal Childrens Hospital seeks applications for full time Registrars commencing 2nd of February 2026 for both 6 and 12 month appointments.With 250 beds, and approximately 26,000 inpatients and 150,000 outpatient visits each year the Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne offers a full range of clinical and investigative services for primary, secondary and tertiary care. The PICU has 30 beds and sits adjacent to the cardiac ward and Theatre Suite. A simulation centre along with state of the art technologies such as intra-operative MRI are offered at RCH.The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is split between cardiac and general units and admits approximately 1800 patients per year. The successful applicants will join a team of 32 Registrars and 18 Specialists offering a full range of ICU services. The successful applicants should possess a background in paediatric anaesthesia or critical care. This post will suit applicants wishing to broaden/consolidate current experience in critical care. To be successful you will possess excellent clinical skills in paediatric intensive care, be able to lead and function as part of a PICU team, and be committed to the development of paediatric intensive care medicine.We Are Seeking Registrars At The Following LevelsJunior Four years of clinical experience plus post-graduation qualification (written part 1 FRACP, part 1 FANZCA, Primary CICM etc)Senior Six years of clinical experience, including two years of ICUYou Must Specify In Your Covering Letter If You Are Applying For a Senior Or Junior Registrar Position And Which Area Of PICU You Would Like To Work In (1,2or 3 Is Acceptable), If More Than One, Please Place In Order Of PreferenceCardiac and General PICUGeneral PICU and PETSCardiac and General PICU and PETSIf this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.For further information please contact Dr Siva Namachivayam, PICU Consultant on 03- 9345 5224 or siva.namachivayam@rch.org.auWhat We OfferSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramDiscounted on-site car parkingOther RequirementsCurrent National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain oneValid Working with Children CheckCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtainCompliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedureAll International Medical Graduate applicants will need to meet the AHPRA English Language requirementsApplication 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.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!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 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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 1st August 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 Registrar roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 17 hours ago2026 Unaccredited Ophthalmology RegistrarMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago2026 Unaccredited General Surgery RegistrarMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago2026 Inpatient Palliative Care RegistrarMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoSurgery Hospital Medical Officer (PGY3+)Footscray, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoFellow - Dermatology Clinical and Trials - 2026Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoTruganina, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoHospital Medical Officer (PGY3+) - GP Training StreamFootscray, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoRegistrar | Victorian Aboriginal Health Service and St Vincents Mental HealthWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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February 2026 PICU Registrars