Assistant in Medicine

The Royal Women's Hospital; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Public transport options

Onsite facilities

Breastfeeding rooms

Mentoring & development

Job summary

The Royal Women’s Hospital is seeking a proactive Assistant in Medicine for Women’s Emergency Care. This fixed-term 6-month pilot role involves evening shifts (17:00–22:00) to help manage patient flow and deliver timely care in a busy ED focused on women’s health.

The position is based at Parkville, with internal staff application through SuccessFactors. Applicants should be in the final year of Medicine in 2027 with University of Melbourne, hold AHPRA student registration, and have checks for

Qualifications

• Commencing final year Medicine in 2027 (University of Melbourne).
• Hold AHPRA student registration.
• Current Working with Children and National Police Checks.
• Completed a placement at a Parkville Precinct hospital.
• Assessed by the University of Melbourne Medical School to have the skills, knowledge and attributes to perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and support in the Women’s Emergency Care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work in the evening shift (17:00–22:00) during the 6‑month pilot to support patient flow.
• Assist with assessment and management of patients under supervision of doctors in senior roles.
• Participate in surveys, focus groups and data analysis related to the AiMs pilot.

Education

Commencing final year Medicine in 2027 (University of Melbourne)

Hold AHPRA student registration

Current Working with Children and National Police Checks

Completed a placement at a Parkville Precinct hospital

Assessed by the University of Melbourne Medical School to have the skills, knowledge and attributes to perform the role.

Job description

Are you an existing employee of the Women's? If so, please log into SuccessFactors from the intranet and select Home > Careers to apply and view all available roles, including internal-only roles.

• 2027 Assistant in Medicine – Women’s Emergency Care
• Fixed Term for 6-month pilot. Approx 1-2 shifts per week (shift times 17:00-22:00 daily)
• Commencing January 11 2027
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’soldest and most distinguishedtertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

The Women’s is a centre of excellence for perinatal care, research and education, with more than 7,000 births per year.

The Women’s Emergency Care (WEC) is the Emergency Department at the Royal Women’s Hospital. WEC sees approximately 28,000 presentations per year covering all aspects of gynaecological, obstetric and neonatal issues. The department is a 12-cubicle unit with a resuscitation cubicle for patients requiring higher level care. We have access to inpatient units for admitted care and also to outpatient services such as Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) and ultrasound scanning. The department is overseen by a Medical Director and a Nurse Unit Manager.

About the role

The purpose of the position is to provide medical care and support in the Women’s Emergency Care, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which is consistent with the level of clinical competency and experience of the appointee. As part of a 6-month pilot study, the postholder will support the assessment and management of patients in WEC, whilst working under the supervision of doctors in senior roles. The Assistant in Medicine will work in WEC during the evening shift (17:00-22:00), when evening demand places pressure on patient flow and the timely delivery of care, which increases workload for medical staff. The postholder will be required to participate in surveys / focus groups / data analysis etc related to the evaluation of the AiMs pilot.

About you

Experience/Qualifications/Competencies

• Commencing final year Medicine in 2027 (University of Melbourne)
• Hold AHPRA student registration
• Current Working with Children and National Police Checks
• Completed a placement at a Parkville Precinct hospital
• Assessed by the University of Melbourne Medical School to have the skills, knowledge and attributes to perform the role.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit [e-mail]

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.