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.

Position Title: John Perrett Specialist Fellow in Nephrology

This is a Part Time, Fixed Term position at 0.88 EFT (76 HPFN) commencing April 2026 and ending February 2028.

JP Nephrology Fellow – 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 Nephrology and Kidney Care Services at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has a reputation for excellence in all facets of nephrology care. Our purpose is to partner with the communities we serve to provide accessible, high quality, evidence-informed person-centred holistic kidney care, and to be a leader in kidney health education, research, and innovation.  

About the role:

The RMH John Perrett Specialist Fellowship in Nephrology provides a structured and mentored career development pathway for exceptional research-minded early career nephrologists.

The fellowship is named in honour of John Perrett whose transformational gift has enabled investment in projects that enhance the depth and impact of kidney care at the RMH.

About You:

• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)  
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Completion of three years advanced training through the RACP   
• PhD in related biomedical or health field
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills

Application Instructions: Please upload to your application with the following attachments.

• Cover Letter 
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Two references are required to support your application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Benefits:

• A values-based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
  
  

Interested?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about Nephrology at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Prof. Karen Dwyer, Director of Nephrology (karen.dwyer@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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.