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) Emergency Medicine Pathway (PGY3+)

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

HMO – ED Pathway Position Description

Reference Template for download

RMH are seeking applications from HMOs wanting to pursue Emergency Medicine as a career.

Rotations for this role will be 6 Months RMH ED, 3 months of either Wimmera ED, Psych HMO or Gen Med HMO and 3 months Relieving.  

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 to continue their training with Royal Melbourne Hospital commencing February 2026. Our positions deliver an extensive array of education, support, training and professional development.  

About You:

• Must hold current Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Must have 24 months of clinical experience at the time of commencement of which 12 months is within the Australian healthcare system or from a country recognised under the AHPRA Competent Authority Pathway.
• Interested in training for a career in Emergency Medicine.

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:

Please ensure you meet the key selection criteria and attach the following documents to your application.

• Cover Letter 
• To be addressed to Dr Nicola Walsham
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• References
• Using the template provided, either upload two references to your application or or email directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

For further information or queries please phone (03) 9342-4875 or email RMH – ED Registrar Recruitment EdRegistrarRecruitment@mh.org.au

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