The RMH began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital with only 10 beds to our name. And while we were small in size, we had the community of Melbourne behind us and we were ready to provide the best possible care for those in need.
Since those early years, we’ve moved forward with purpose. Always at the forefront, leading the way on improving the quality of life for all.
We partner with our patients, consumers, medical, university colleagues and industry across Melbourne and around the world.
Our community partnerships
The plans and strategies we put in place today help us provide person-centred, innovative and inclusive care for many years to come.
Our strategies and plans
We are governed by an Executive team and Board, as well as committees and working groups.
How the RMH is governed
Policies guide our decisions and how we operate. We also create a range of documents and reports in the course of running our organisation and carrying out our functions.
Our policies, reports and statements
Hospitals measure their performance in a variety of ways. At the RMH, we measure our performance through a broad range of indicators.
How we measure our performance
Celebrating the commitment of our people to patient care and customer service. Anyone can nominate a staff member, volunteer or team for a You Made a Difference Award.
Nominate someone for the award
Work with us
Are you interested in a career at the RMH? Find out more about our career opportunities, education and graduate programs.
Latest news & events
The RMH Structural Heart Team have performed Victoria’s first tricuspid valve replacement using a newly TGA-approved valve, delivered via transcatheter approach (via leg vein).
Two years after a high-speed car crash changed her life forever, a medical student who spent her 20th birthday in the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has reunited with the team that cared for her.
With cases of the flu on the rise, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is encouraging Victorians to take simple but important steps to protect themselves and others over the coming weeks.
Congratulations to two of the RMH’s incredible leaders, Prof Kate Drummond and Dr Emma O’Brien, who were inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women this week.
