2026 Neonatal Registrar / Neonatal Medical Officer In The Department Of Paediatrics

Mercy Health

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Base: $45.85 - $79.44 (hm12 - hm30); bonus/equity:...
Not specified (likely full-time/part-time)
Current aphra medical registration
Excellent clinical communication skills
Resilient and compassionate patient care
Mercy Health is seeking Neonatal Registrars/Neonatal Medical Officers for fixed-term full-time and part-time positions in their Department of Paediatrics at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, Victoria, starting from August 2026. The ideal candidates will possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care, with opportunities for advanced training in Neonatology

Job Summary

  • The role offers a supportive environment with a 24-hour consultant-in-house model for trainees.
  • Candidates will work within a medical team providing comprehensive neonatal care to sick and premature infants.
  • Mercy Health is a for-purpose organization offering security, stability, and opportunities to gain hard-to-find experience.

Matching Summary

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Mercy Health is seeking Neonatal Registrars/Neonatal Medical Officers for fixed-term full-time and part-time positions in their Department of Paediatrics at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, Victoria, starting from August 2026. The ideal candidates will possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care, with opportunities for advanced training in Neonatology.

Salary

Base: $45.85 - $79.44 (HM12 - HM30); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Additional 10 hours training time per fortnight depending on classification

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current APHRA medical registration
  • Excellent clinical communication skills
  • Resilient and compassionate patient care
  • Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

Nice-to-have

  • Previous neonatal paediatric experience
  • Interest in pediatric emergency medicine
  • Experience in obstetrics or anaesthesia
  • Flexible and positive approach to care
  • Commitment to continuous professional development

Key Requirements

  • Current APHRA registration as Medical Practitioner
  • Australian citizenship or eligible working visa
  • Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
  • Proof of influenza vaccination status
  • Two clinical referees completing PMCV assessment form

Work Rights

Must have Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa

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