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Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) – Intensive Care Medicine Pathway - PGY3+ Preferred

12 months Full Time Fixed Term commencing 2nd February 2026

HMO - ICU Pathway PD

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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 Royal Melbourne Intensive Care Unit is a state-of-the-art 42 bed facility caring for almost 3000 patients per year and is one of the biggest and busiest ICUs in Australia. We are a tertiary unit caring for general and specialty medical and surgical patients, including neuro, cardiac surgery and trauma and provide ICU care for patients at Royal Women’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The ICU has four pods with a staffing structure that ensures HMOs are well supported. In hours, each pod is staffed by a consultant, registrar and HMO. After hours, each pod is staffed by one ICU registrar, and a single HMO is rostered for the unit overnight, who works with the ICU Senior Registrar to care for patients throughout the unit.

Rotations for this role will be 6 months RMH ICU, 3 months of Emergency Medicine (Wimmera) and a 3-month rotation from general medicine or a range of acute medical specialties. This position is eligible to meet the requirements for Foundation Training for a doctor considering CICM training.

About the role:

We are seeking applications from HMOs (PGY3+ in 2026) dedicated to pursuing a career in Intensive Care Medicine.

In this role, you will gain 6 months intensive care experience at a major tertiary ICU and support in applying for training to the College of Intensive Care Medicine. Doctors will also rotate through 3 months of Emergency Medicine (Wimmera), and a 3-month rotation chosen by preferences from a range of acute medical specialities.

A        About You:

• Current General Registration with the medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for Provisional Registration with The Medical Board of Australia via the Competent at Pathway Authority.
• Completion of 24 months clinical experience by time of commencement, of which 12 months is within the Australian healthcare system or from a country recognised under the AHPRA competent authority pathway.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing College of Intensive Care Medicine training.
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Applicants who already have 6 months or more ICU experience should consider applying for ICU registrar positions.

Application Instructions:

• Only online applications will be accepted
• Please upload your resume and cover letter and a minimum of 2 references to support your application
• References must be either uploaded with your application (download the reference Template) or emailed directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Interested?

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For further information please email Dr Barry Johnston at icumedicalrecruitment@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 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.