Hospital Medical Officer (HMO)

Why This Role Matters
• Provides advanced surgical-focused training within one of Victoria’s leading tertiary hospitals
• Supports junior doctors in building strong operative and perioperative clinical skills
• Contributes to high-quality surgical patient care across acute and specialist services
• Strengthens future surgical workforce development within a world-class teaching environment

Job Description
• Position: 2026 HMO – Surgical Focused Training (PGY3+)
• Location: Parkville, Melbourne VIC
• Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing (from Term 2, 4 May 2026) or Full Time Fixed Term (Visa applicable candidates)
• Department: General Surgical Focused Training
• Organisation: The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Key Features of the Role:
• Commencement: Term 2, 4 May 2026
• Extensive surgical specialty rotations
• Structured education, exam preparation, and training support
• Access to Melbourne Biomedical Precinct collaborations
• Opportunity for rural secondment (up to 3 hours from RMH)
• Exposure to acute, sub-acute, specialist and community-based services
• Strong academic and research environment

Responsibilities
• Undertake surgical-focused rotations as part of training tenure
• Provide high-quality clinical care across surgical units
• Participate in education, supervision, and professional development programs
• Maintain compliance with clinical governance and safety standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in rural rotations if required

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Medical Degree
• Current General Registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• OR Provisional Registration via Competent Authority Pathway with General Registration by May 2026

Experience and Skills:
• PGY3+ as of May 2026
• Interest in surgical career progression
• Strong clinical and procedural skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Age Eligibility:
• Not specified

Salary Insights
• Salary not specified
• Full-time ongoing or fixed-term appointment
• Access to structured education and training support

Company Overview
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals, delivering acute, sub-acute, general and specialist medical services. As part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, RMH collaborates in world-renowned research and is recognised as a premier centre for neurosurgical, neurological, and neurovascular disorders. The hospital fosters equity, inclusion, child safety, and culturally responsive healthcare systems.

FAQs

1 Who is eligible to apply?
Doctors PGY3+ with General AHPRA registration or eligible Provisional registration via the Competent Authority Pathway.

2 When does the role commence?
Term 2, 4 May 2026.

3 Are surgical rotations mandatory?
Yes, willingness to undertake surgical rotations is required.

4 Is rural secondment required?
Yes, applicants must agree to potential rural rotation up to 3 hours from RMH.

5 What documents must be submitted?
Cover Letter (addressed to Jess Ryrie), CV, references, and referee checks emailed separately as instructed.

Application Tips
• Clearly state your PGY level as of May 2026
• Demonstrate commitment to a surgical career pathway
• Prepare responses to required application questions
• Arrange referee reports early to avoid delays
• Apply promptly as recruitment is ongoing and may close early