2027 Neonatal Medical Officer in the Department of Paediatrics PT

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time

Hours: 38 hours per fortnight. Depending on individual classification you may be eligible for an additional 5 hours training time per fortnight.

Salary: $45.85 -$ 79.44 (HM12 - HM30)

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter

Contact: Dr Ajit Aiyappan AAiyappan@mercy.com.au or Dr Katie van Schilfgaarde KVanSchilfgaarde@mercy.com.au

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

One part time (0.5EFT) position is available for either 6 or 12 months

Term 1: February 2027 to August 2027
Term 2: August 2027 to February 2028

Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
The Department of Paediatrics at Mercy Hospital for Women is an innovative and supportive environment which provides comprehensive neonatal care for sick and premature infants.
2027 Neonatal Medical Officers work within a medical team with neonatal fellows and neonatologists, to provide care to infants in our neonatal intensive care, special care nursery and postnatal wards.

• Accredited for advanced trainees in General Paediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Supportive environment for trainees due to our 24-hour consultant-in-house model.
• Fantastic opportunity for trainees in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia and General Practice to further your career and gain experience in Neonatology
• Extensive teaching and support in practical procedures and take part in a comprehensive Neonatology teaching programme.
• Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

About you

Current registration (or eligible for) as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
Applicants with previous Neonatal Paediatric experience will be advantaged, but is not essential
Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team
Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided)

What you’ll bring
 

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Please ensure your application consists of a cover letter (Stating term of employment you are interested in), CV and two (2) Clinical Referees.
Important information regarding referee reports:
All candidates must organise for their 2 referees to complete the following PMCV referee assessment form, which can be downloaded via the following link.
Referee Assessment Form (http://computermatching (pmcv.com.au)
Referees should email the completed form directly to the Mercy Hospital for Women - Staff Recruiter at JMS-enquiries@mery.com.au.
These reports should not be emailed by the candidate themselves.

Applications Close on: 9th November 2026

Please consider applying early as this ad may close prior to this date should an appropriate candidate be identified

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.