2025 Neonatal Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Paediatrics

Employment Type: Fixed term Part time (0.5 FTE) (12 months with option to further extension based on suitability and performance)-

Hours: 43 hours per fortnight (inclusive of 5 hours training time)

Salary: As per EBA (Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 consistent with year level and classification;

57.71 to 79.44 per hour (HM25-HM30)

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter, driver licence, police check, VISA status, relevant qualifications and other documentation as listed in the job ad

Contact: Arun Sasi, , 0452160632

Alternate Contact: Prof Brett Manley,

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About the opportunity

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg is a tertiary academic perinatal- neonatal unit accredited for Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) advanced training in neonatal-perinatal medicine/ paediatrics. We are affiliated to the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, University of Melbourne, with clinical training, research, education and professional development integral to our operations. The 61-bedded NICU/SCN has approximately 1500 admissions per annum offering the highest standards of care for the sickest and tinniest new born babies in Victoria.

The NICU operations are complemented by a high performing Maternal Foetal Medicine unit and a comprehensive long-term outpatient follow up program including dedicated growth and development clinics.

Neonatal Clinical Research Fellow

This position is a joint clinical-research training position based at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg with fractional clinical (0.5 EFT; affiliated to Mercy Health) and fractional research appointment (0.5 EFT affiliated to Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, University of Melbourne; pending final approval from University of Melbourne) with the aim of concurrently undertaking advanced clinical training in neonatal- perinatal medicine and high-quality neonatal research preferably as part of a higher academic degree (MD/PhD) in neonatal medicine. The fractional research fellow appointment will be subject to the final approval by University of Melbourne.

The role is for 12 months with a possibility of further extension based on mutual agreement and suitability assessed based on the performance.

The position offers the best of clinical and academic opportunity in neonatal-perinatal medicine

For more information, please refer to the Position Description attached

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.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

• 100+ years of caring …

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

• A team of 10,000 hearts …

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.

• Countless moments and lives …

As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.

• … And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
• Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
• Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
• Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
• Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
• Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.