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) – Intensive Care Medicine Pathway - PGY3+ Preferred

12 months Full Time Fixed Term commencing 1st February 2027.

HMO – ICU Pathway – Position Description

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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 Royal Melbourne Intensive Care Unit is a state-of-the-art 42 bed facility caring for almost 3000 patients per year and is one of the biggest and busiest ICUs in Australia. We are a tertiary unit caring for general and specialty medical and surgical patients, including neuro, cardiac surgery and trauma and provide ICU care for patients at Royal Women’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The ICU has four pods with a staffing structure that ensures HMOs are well supported. In hours, each pod is staffed by a consultant, registrar and HMO. After hours, each pod is staffed by one ICU registrar, and a single HMO is rostered for the unit overnight, who works with the ICU Senior Registrar to care for patients throughout the unit.

Rotations for this role will be 6 months RMH ICU, 3 months of Emergency Medicine (Wimmera) and a 3-month rotation from general medicine or a range of acute medical specialties. This position is eligible to meet the requirements for Foundation Training for a doctor considering CICM training.

About the role:

This role is designed for HMOs (PGY3+ in 2027) who are dedicated to pursuing a career in intensive care medicine. In this role, you will gain 6 months intensive care experience at a major tertiary ICU, which meets the requirements for CICM Foundation Training.

Following successful completion of this term HMOs will be supported in applying for the CICM training program. Doctors will also rotate through 3 months of Emergency Medicine (Wimmera), and a 3-month rotation chosen by preferences from a range of acute medical specialities.

About You:

• Current General Registration with the medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Completion of 24 months clinical experience by time of commencement, of which 12 months is within the Australian healthcare system or from a country recognised under the AHPRA competent authority pathway.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing College of Intensive Care Medicine training.
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Applicants who already have 6 months or more ICU experience should consider applying for ICU registrar positions.

Application Instructions:

• Only online applications will be accepted
• Please upload your resume and cover letter and a minimum of 2 references to support your application
• References must be either uploaded with your application (download the reference Template) or emailed 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?

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Find out more about Intensive Care Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For further information please email Dr Barry Johnston at icumedicalrecruitment@mh.org.au

Applications open from 27/04/2026 and close 22/05/2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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.