The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

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Rheumatology Registrar - Parental Leave cover

This is a Fixed term Full Time Parental Leave Cover commencing 18th May 2026 or 3rd August 2026 and ending 31 January 2027.

Rheumatology Registrar – 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 Rheumatology Department at Melbourne Health is a major rheumatology service, acting as a tertiary referral centre for North-Western Melbourne and rural Victoria. The Department deals with the care of complex patients with multi-organ inflammatory and autoimmune disease, as well as more common musculoskeletal diseases. The Department provides outpatient and inpatient care as well as an inpatient consult service at RMH and precinct partners. The Department has active teaching, training and clinical research programs.

About the role:

• The Rheumatology Registrar is responsible for the management of patients under the care of the Department of Rheumatology. This includes outpatients, rheumatology inpatients and inpatient consults
• The registrar works under the supervision of Consultants within the Department and other senior medical staff of the hospital.
• The Registrar is expected to participate in clinical practice, regular audits and meetings, teaching, research and clinical governance activities in accordance with Department objectives
• The Registrar contributes to after hours on call and weekend rheumatology rosters

About You:

• General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Successfully passed FRACP written and clinical examination
• Clinical experience in rheumatology
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter – Addressed to Dr Sabina Ciciriello
• 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 Rheumatology at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Dr Sabina Ciciriello at sabina.ciciriello@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.

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