PIPER Paediatric Clinical Lead

About The Hospital Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) – Vision: “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus and partners with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

With a history spanning more than 150 years since its founding in 1870, RCH provides a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, including tertiary and quaternary care for critically ill and medically complex patients across Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other Australian states and overseas.

The Hospital employs more than 6,000 staff, operates on a budget of $850M, and manages 12 wards with 350 beds. Annual activity includes 300,000+ specialist clinic appointments, 90,000+ emergency department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH is committed to Child Safe Standards and a positive culture through our staff safety Compact and high employee engagement.

PIPER Paediatric Clinical Lead

Excellent employee benefits, including salary packaging

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Senior leadership opportunity

About The Role The PIPER Paediatric Medical Lead is a non‑clinical, permanent, part‑time position at 17.5 hours per fortnight. The role provides clinical governance, leadership, education, research and support to PIPER Paediatrics.

Responsibilities include leadership and performance of the PIPER Paediatric Service, collaborating with medical leads for neonatal and perinatal arms, and meeting agreed key performance indicators.

What You Will Achieve

Delivery of evidence‑based retrieval practice for critically unwell children.

Leadership in multidisciplinary meetings, working groups and committees to advocate for patient and family‑centred care.

Promotion of continuous improvement culture, aligning with policies, regulations and accreditation standards.

Leadership in educational activities, including outreach education in non‑tertiary hospitals.

Engagement with internal and external stakeholders regarding paediatric retrieval.

You Will Be Responsible For

Leading the paediatric service to ensure consistent high‑quality clinical care.

Collaborating with nursing colleagues on complex clinical and logistical issues.

Leading escalation processes.

Conducting clinical governance activities, including case review and quality improvement initiatives.

Managing recruitment, credentialing and performance of senior and junior medical staff.

Participating in multidisciplinary education activities, including outreach education in non‑tertiary hospitals.

Engaging with stakeholders regarding paediatric retrieval.

Your Skills And Experience

Specialist Medical Practitioner registered with AHPRA.

Significant consultant‑level experience.

Fellowship of a relevant specialist college (eg FCICM, FRACP, FANZCA, FACEM or equivalent).

Postgraduate qualifications or demonstrable experience in management.

Experience or qualification in a retrieval environment.

Capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a small team.

Further training in leadership and management.

Excellent communication skills.

Demonstrable leadership skills.

About The Department

Emergency and non‑emergency medical retrieval services for sick children.

Emergency consultation advice service for clinicians caring for sick children.

Outreach education programmes in paediatric critical care for clinicians in non‑tertiary services in Victoria.

Advice and support to medical practitioners, nurses, midwives, paramedics and allied health personnel on stabilisation and transport of sick children.

Use of evidence‑based clinical guidelines, policies and procedures within an innovative, educational and advocacy environment.

Commitment to ethically, socially and financially responsible health services.

What We Offer

Professional development.

Culture of continuous improvement.

Other Information And How To Apply

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Valid Working with Children Check.

Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine‑Preventable Diseases” procedure.

Application Process To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability, along with certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. The advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information, contact Dr Claire Wilkin via Mobile Phone: 0402 038 612 or Email: claire.wilkin@rch.org.au.

Why work at the RCH? RCH offers high employee engagement, a supportive culture, world‑class facilities, and benefits such as discounted 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 peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI community members, and people with disabilities.

Vaccination against influenza annually for Category A and B roles is required unless a medical exception has been accepted. The RCH requires all employees to provide an Australian Government Immunisation History Statement and to comply with any vaccination or immunity requirements imposed by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Background checks, including reference checks, are mandatory.

Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking the “Apply” button. Applications close 16 March, 2026.

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