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The Royal Children''s Hospital''s (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children''s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children''s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children''s 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 theChild 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 availablehere.Applications are now open for an International Fellow position in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, commencing August (2 positions) or October (1 position) 2027 for 12 months.This position has the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of planned and emergency paediatric surgical care that will include trauma, burns, urology, hepatobiliary surgery, neonatal surgery, oncology surgery, colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery, appropriate to experience and training requirements. International fellows join a junior surgical group consisting of a RACS paediatric surgical trainees, a Burns fellow, research registrars and non-training surgical registrars. They participate in the onsite first on call roster under the direction and supervision of consultant surgeons. This roster includes a dedicated night shift and weekends and covers the Department of Urology as well. The frequency of on call is usually 1:9. The positions are fully funded including overtime.International fellows normally work in conjunction with a local trainee in one of four surgical teams. Junior staff are routinely rotated through teams for six month terms but may request a dedicated 12 months in one team. Internal coverage means there is an opportunity to work broadly across the Department.Oncology/HepatobiliaryThoracic/Upper GIColorectalUrologyWorking within one of the busiest paediatric surgical services in Australasia, these roles provide excellent clinical experience with exposure to a wide variety of paediatric surgical conditions and an opportunity to greatly enhance one''s surgical training. This is a great platform for future paediatric surgeons.These positions are most suitable for international trainees prior, or soon after, the completion of their local training program in Paediatric Surgery. The positions are not suitable for senior or established Paediatric Surgeons, junior trainees or General Surgical trainees with limited experience in Paediatric Surgery. All applications will be considered against the following criteriaExposure to a comparable volume and complexity of Paediatric SurgeryDemonstration of clinical excellenceAninterestin researchwith a record of academic performanceExperience working in comparable health care systems Involvement ininternationalmeetings, workshops and coursesLong term career goals which would benefit from a year at RCHAt a suitable career stageforFellowshipAbility to satisfy the English language requirementforAustralian medical registrationFor a detailed copy of the position description, please clickhereThe following documents are required on applicationCovering letter outlining the purpose of application and the applicant''s career goalsCurrent curriculum vitaeTwo references from either a Paediatric Surgeon at your current hospital of employment ora previous Paediatric Surgical training director.For further information please contactWhy 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 offerthe opportunity towork 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 Children''s 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 Children''s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" buttonApplications close Friday 8 May 2026