The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Hospital Medical Office (HMO) – Critical Care

12-month Full Time, Fixed Term, commencing 2nd February 2026.

HMO – Critical Care Position Description

Reference Template for download

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management is an integral part of The Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides a 24-hour perioperative service encompassing:

• Pre-anaesthesia assessment
• Intraoperative anaesthesia and physiologic monitoring
• Anaesthesia for areas outside of the operating suite
• Trauma management
• Resuscitation
• Pain services
• Malignant hyperthermia testing

About the role:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital offers six Critical Care positions primarily suited to PGY3+ doctors considering a career in Anaesthesia and who would like to gain further experience before applying to one of the specialty training programs. Critical Care Hospital Medical Officer's will rotate through 6 months of Anaesthetics and three months each of Rural Emergency Medicine and ICU. 

An      Anaesthetics Registrar

**        **Please note if you are also applying for the Anaesthetics registrar position you must apply through the central matching system**

            About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for Registration with The Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) via the Competent Authority Pathway
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills. 

Application Instructions:

• Apply direct to The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Please attach your updated resume and a brief cover letter to support your application. 
• Using the attached Reference Template provide a minimum of three written references to support your application (email directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au )

Applications close:  30/05/2025- late applications will not be accepted.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about HMO Critical Care at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For a confidential discussion please contact Dr Amit Surah  amit.surah@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.