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.

RMH@Home Acute (HITH) Hospital Medical Officer

This is a 12-month Part Time, Fixed term role at 38 hours per fortnight commencing 2nd February 2026.

RMH@Home Acute Medical Officer PD

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:

RMH@Home Acute (HITH) provides patient care in the home that would otherwise need to be delivered in a traditional ward bed. HITH sits within the Home First, Ambulatory and Complex Care Service division.

 RMH@Home Acute patients are classified as admitted inpatients. We are responsible for the care of referred patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions; with some patients admitted directly under the RMH@Home Acute unit bed-card, and other patients jointly shared with sub-specialty units. Our multidisciplinary team is able to offer patients a wide variety of care options to meet their clinical requirements.

About the role:

This is a part- time Medical Officer role reporting to RMH@Home Acute (Hospital In The Home - HITH).  The role would work alongside a team of other junior doctors, physician advanced trainees and senior staff specialists (FRACP or FACEM).

The Medical Officer would be expected to be involved in delivering direct inpatient clinical care. This includes patient reviews, documenting the admission, management and discharge plans of HITH patients. Clinical care is variably completed in person within the hospital, within peoples’ homes and also via telehealth (phone and video).

This role would be suitable for a Hospital Medical Officer (PGY 3+) with an interest in holistic multidisciplinary care. Ability to drive independently (to review patients at home) is essential.

About You:

• General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary medical qualifications
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
• Full driving license valid in Victoria, Australia.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter 
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• References are required to be submitted at time of application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Interested?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about RMH@HOME

For more information, please contact Dr Seok Lim, (Email: seokming.lim@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.