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) – General HMO (PGY3+)

RMH HMO positions are Full Time ongoing or Full Time Fixed Term for candidates with applicable Visas.

Positions commence Term 3 (3rd August 2026) for current AHPRA Registered Doctors or Doctors eligible for Provisional AHPRA Registration via the Competent Pathway Authority.

HMO – 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, and recognised as a world-renowned, premier centre for neurosurgical, neurological, and neurovascular disorders.

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 (PGY3+) with current General Registration with The Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or International Medical Graduate with current Provisional Registration (with General Registration by August 2026), or IMGS eligible for AHPRA Registration via the Competent Pathway Authority to apply.

Our positions deliver an extensive array of education, support, training and professional development.  Our positions deliver an extensive array of education, support, training and professional development. 

RMH offers a vast array of rotations that can be viewed here via the RMH HMO page.

Application Requirements:

Please address the below questions in your application:

• What PGY level will you be as of May 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 Registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligible for Provisional Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) via the Competent Authority Pathway.

Upload to your application:

• Cover Letter 
• To be addressed to Jess Ryrie
• Please note in your cover letter if you have a preference for Medical or Surgical Focussed Training
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• References
• Using the template provided arrange for two referees to complete a reference check and email them directly 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?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about HMOs at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For any further questions please email ditrecruitment@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.