Consultant Gastroenterologist

Title: Consultant Gastroenterologist

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Job Description:

Work Type: Part-time

Salary: $250,000 - $400,000

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 15418

About the Role:

The Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition is advertising 4 ongoing vacant sessions to fulfil the role of permanent Consultant Gastroenterologists with expertise in paediatric liver disease & liver transplantation. These sessions are available from 5/4/2027 to appoint individuals up to a maximum of 0.4 EFT. These sessions will be linked to inpatient, outpatient duties and on-call responsibilities, depending on the number of sessions the successful applicants are appointed to. The Head of Department will negotiate the details of oncall duties and clinical sessions with the successful candidate.

How You Can Contribute:

• Help provide clinical care to paediatric patients with a full range of liver conditions, including complex tertiary level liver and intestinal transplantation
• Clinical care to paediatric patients with general gastroenterology disorders
• Contribute to the provision of inpatient and outpatient services (both on-campus and telehealth) and will be involved in the provision of an on-call service
• Collaborate with other services within and outside the RCH to develop a patient-centred, standardised and sustainable model of care
• Contribute to existing research in collaboration with the key campus partners of the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, with opportunities to initiate new research

You will be responsible for:

• Clinical management of the full range of outpatient and inpatient liver conditions, including liver and intestinal transplantation. Clinical management of the full range of outpatient general gastroenterology conditions
• Clinical management of all gastroenterology inpatients and consults while on inpatient ward service
• Provision of safe and efficacious diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Contributing to the development of models of clinical care for gastroenterological conditions to enhance the quality of that care whilst maximising efficient use of available resources
• Effective communication with other healthcare providers and consumers, including but not limited to referring paediatricians, family practitioners, junior and senior medical staff, nursing, paramedical, clerical staff, families and patients 
• Administration and leadership roles in the department

Classification for this position will range from HN19-HN58, under Award 31 (pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation).

Your skills and experience:

• Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP or eligible for FRACP)
• Fellowship training in Paediatric Gastroenterology is mandatory
• Post graduate training and experience in paediatric liver and liver/intestinal transplantation
• Demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA
• A professional demeanour

Key Selection Criteria:

• Postgraduate training and experience in paediatric gastroenterology, especially in paediatric liver/liver & intestinal transplantation
• Training in Paediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy approved by the Conjoint Committee
• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, patients, and families, as well as build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A flexible attitude is crucial, especially with the need to balance competing and conflicting priorities
• Demonstration of efficient time management
• A research qualification e.g. PhD, MD or Masters in Medicine will be considered favourably (DESIRABLE)

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)
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Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.