2026 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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About Monash Doctors 

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service. 

About Paediatric Emergency Department  

If you enjoy working in a supportive, dynamic, evolving environment, with a wide diversity of patients, then Monash Medical Centre’s Paediatric Emergency Department is the place for you.  

The new paediatric ED at Monash Medical Centre is co-located next to the Adult ED but staffed separately. We are the paediatric tertiary referral centre for south-eastern Victoria. Monash Children’s new hospital facilities opened in 2017, further establishing Monash Health as a leader in paediatric care. MMC is accredited for 12 months of PEM training. Opportunity exists for rotations to Casey Hospital general paediatrics, PICU and RCH ED. Please note your interest in these roles in your cover letter when applying.  

Visit here If you would like to see our new paediatric ED.  

About the Role    

An exciting opportunity exists for a PEM position with successful applicants spending 6 or 12 months in the department.   

Joint Paediatric ED Fellow Training Position  

Positions are offered as fixed term appointments of 6 or 12 months duration commencing in February or August 2026. Applicants must hold current registration with AHPRA.   

About You  

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:   

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)  

• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications  

• Working with Children's Certificate  

• Joint trainee with RACP and ACEM for Paediatric Emergency Medicine or equivalent  

Mandatory requirements of the role:   

• Current Drivers Licence   

• All candidates will require Australian working rights  

• Applicants not yet registered to work in Australia must have passed an approved English language test.  

Referee Request:    

As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.  

Request Referee Details: Referee Request Link  

Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.  

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.  

If you would like more information before submitting your application, please contact Dr Adam West - Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine at adam.west@monashhealth.org or call 0408 361 937.  

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close June 30th, 2025.