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 A - First Year Specialist Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

6 hours per fortnight with Rostered (Exclusive) On-Call for 6 months

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:

Large and busy Orthopaedic Unit managing high volume of Orthopaedic Trauma Cases. Surgeons of varying expertise and experience managing patients collectively and collaboratively within the Orthopaedic Unit as well as across other Surgical Specialties

About the role:

You will provide On-Call services and follow up Trauma Theatre Cover according to the Roster, Regular Outpatient Clinic and attendance at Weekly Orthopaedic Unit Audit as Required

Position B - Specialist Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

14hpfn Fractional/ Fixed Term 01 August 2026 – 01 August 2027 (Leave Cover)

About the role:

This role will work closely with the Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Deputy Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Specialist Staff of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Registrars and HMOs, Nursing and Theatre Staff and Allied Health staff.  The role will have a particular focus on maintaining and further developing service delivery and high-quality care for the management of Orthopaedic (foot and ankle) Conditions, as well as oversight of clinical outcomes.

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Fellowship Qualification and Membership
• Recent Graduate of the Australian Orthopaedics Association

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?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.

For more information, please contact Dr David Love on David.Love@mh.org.au.

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.