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.

Director Allergy and Immunology – 5-year Leadership position.

21 hours per fortnight, with the additional opportunities in the precinct for the role may be combined with.

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient, and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology, and virtual health. 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.

The Director of Allergy and Immunology will provide exceptional leadership in the delivery of patient-focused care within the Allergy and Immunology Unit and will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, quality improvement, research, and education. 

The Director of Allergy and Immunology will promote professional, productive, and collaborative relationships between key stakeholders in partnership with the Medical Director of Medical Services. Through this role the Director is responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality, cost effective, clinical services, education, and research for the Allergy & Immunology service. The Director of Allergy and Immunology is responsible for optimizing patient access and ensuring integrated high quality multidisciplinary health care is delivered across their unit.

The Role:

The Director of Allergy and Immunology will work in partnership with the Medical Director of Medical Services to deliver Safe, Timely, Equitable and Person-Centred care. As a senior leader, the Director of Allergy and Immunology contributes to the overall leadership and management of The Royal Melbourne Hospital, demonstrating the values of the Melbourne Way and Speaking up for Safety to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

Key Accountabilities

• Provision of exceptional clinical leadership to the Allergy and Immunology Unit
• Active leadership, advocacy and representation of the Allergy and Immunology Unit interests at relevant committees, forums and meetings including Heads of Unit Meetings.
• Provide a safe working environment within your area of responsibility and ensure compliance with OH&W, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity & other legislative requirements.
• Provision of effective administrative leadership to the Allergy and Immunology Unit – including, but not limited to, rostering, recruitment, leave management, workforce planning and service planning.

Work directly with senior and junior medical staff to ensure the Allergy and Immunology Unit is an effective multidisciplinary team, fostering safe, inclusive and collaborative working relationships and professional behaviors

About You:

• MBBS or Equivalent

• Must hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• AHPRA Specialist Registration with Specialty Field Immunology and Allergy
• Commitment to live in the Melbourne Way - putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.

Interested?

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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. 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.