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.

Specialist Clinical Microbiologist

21hpfn Fractional / Fixed Term from 09 February 2026 – 07 February 2027

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 RMH Microbiology department manages a 24hr/7d a week laboratory, which principally services Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Melbourne Private Hospital. Services include Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, 

Serology and Molecular Microbiology. The department works closely with the Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Control and the Antimicrobial Stewardship teams from each site to deliver high-quality diagnostic and research programs.

About the role:

• To provide high-quality diagnostic and research programs, based at the RMH Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Pathology RMH
• Provide supervision, training and support as required for registrars, scientific and research staff
• Work closely and collaboratively with all RMH and Parkville Precinct partners, including clinical units and laboratory services
• Undertake tasks as required by the Head of Department (HOD), may act for the HOD as required
• Hours to be undertaken during normal laboratory hours of operation, 0900-1700 Monday-Friday plus reasonable additional hours as required
• On-call as required, according to internal roster
• Attendance and / or chairing of internal and external clinical / laboratory / other meetings as required

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

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About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• Must hold FRCPA with scope of practice in Microbiology
• Experience with Microbiology Laboratory Supervision and Clinical Governance

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. Katherine Bond, Katherine.bond@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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