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 Officer (HMO) – General focused training (PGY3+ preferred) 

This is a Full-Time ongoing position commencing 2nd February 2026 or Full Time Fixed Term for candidates with applicable Visas.

HMO – 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.

Your Opportunity:

RMH can assist you in deciding your future pathway.  We are committed in supporting you in all training requirements and exam preparation. The large number of rotations on offer will allow you to concentrate on your areas of interest while further developing as a junior doctor and honing your clinical skills.

We are inviting Doctors (preferred PGY3+) with current General Registration with The Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or an International Medical Graduate with current Provisional Registration with AHPRA (with General Registration by February 2026), via the Competent Authority Pathway, and who are interested in continuing their training with Royal Melbourne Hospital, commencing February 2026 to apply.

Our positions deliver an extensive array of education, support, training and professional development.  Our positions deliver an extensive array of education, support, training and professional development. 

If you are a current International Medical Graduate eligible for Provisional Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) via the Competent Authority Pathway we encourage you to apply via JR 4315 – RMH 2026 HMO – IMG).

Application Requirements:

Please address the below questions in your application:

• What PGY level will you be as of 2nd February 2026?
• Why do you want to work at The Royal Melbourne Hospital specifically?
• Do you agree to be rotated to a rural secondment site if required (up to 3 hours away from RMH)?
• Current General Registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current Provisional Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) via the Competent Authority Pathway with General Registration by 2nd February 2026.

Upload to your application:

• Cover Letter 
• To be addressed to Jess Ryrie
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• References
• Using the template provided arrange for two referees to complete a reference check and email them directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Interested?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about HMOs at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For any further questions please email ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early.

ly Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment 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.