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.

Position: Deputy Head of Unit, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Medicine

Employment Status: 5 Year leadership

Hours: 10.5 hours/fortnight

The Role: Specialist Medical Staff

About You:

Mandatory Qualifications:

• • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Must hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  • Specialist Training in Gastroenterology & Hepatology Medicine

Essential Experience for Performance in this Position:

• Experience in a clinical leadership or managerial role.

• • Advanced communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively.

Desirable but not essential for Performance in this Position:

• A research, education, business or management/leadership track record
• A relevant higher academic degree such as PhD
• Formal management/leadership training

Additional Information:

Please see attached  PD for additional information regarding the role. Further questions should be directed to Director of the Unit, Prof Neeraj Bhala and Operations Director Shinu Kurian.

Eligibility:

• Current SMS staff who hold substantive RMH appointments.
• Current RMH DiT’s that hold Fellowship in the above speciality at the time of application.

For those interested, please apply through the "Apply Now" button below, prior to 5pm Friday 17th October 2025

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.