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.

Addiction Medicine Registrar

This is a 6-month Part Time Fixed Term (0.5 EFT / 43 hours per fortnight) position commencing 3rd August 2026.

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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 Addiction Medicine service provides consultation/liaison support to the emergency department and inpatient units at RMH, NWMH, has a weekly outpatient clinic, and outreach services such as Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Medication Support (PAMS). In addition to the registrar, the Addiction Medicine team consists of nursing staff, a nurse practitioner, Addiction Medicine physicians, and a psychiatrist.

About the role:

The Addiction Medicine Service at Royal Melbourne Hospital provides support to people with drug and alcohol and behavioural addictions at Royal Melbourne Hospital, including inpatients, outpatients, the emergency department, an ED Hub, and outreach in the CBD area.

This role is accredited for advanced training in Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry (for those who have completed their basic training) and is supported by a multidisciplinary team including Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry consultants, a nurse practitioner, nurses, and consumer liaison staff.

About You:

• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• An eligible MBBS trainee
• Completion of the Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) or Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (MATOD) prior to starting the position is essential.
• Preferably have an interest in completing the training for the Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Interested in research and policy development
• Skilled in a range of computer-based applications and systems

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

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.
  
  

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about Addiction Medicine at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Dr Nazila Jamshidi nazila.jamshidi3@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 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.