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Allied health careers

A career in allied health at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is a rewarding experience. Allied health professionals enjoy opportunities for career progression in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Why work at the RMH

When you work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, you are part of a dedicated, caring and innovative team. As one of the largest health services in Victoria, the RMH is a hub of education, innovation and world-leading care.

Planned surgery waitlist audit

If you're on a waitlist for a planned surgery or procedure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we may contact you via SMS (text message) to confirm whether you want to remain on the waitlist.

Sleep studies and disorders

We understand that a sleep study can be a daunting process for some patients and do our best to put patients at ease during their sleep study.

Protect yourself from measles - visit the RMH Measles Monday Clinic News article

The RMH’s pop-up Measles Monday Clinic is open again on Monday so staff and the public can get up-to-date with their measles vaccinations - for free!

The RMH Allied Health gym taking physiotherapy group exercise classes again News article

The Allied Health outpatient gym is back up and running for physiotherapy group exercise classes!

The RMH Elizabeth St

The RMH Elizabeth St delivers state-of-the-art dialysis in the John Perrett Kidney Centre, as well as specialised services such as Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, Neuropsychiatry and Metabolic Diseases.

Patient experience

We collect and monitor patient experience survey results as one way to continually improve.

Continuous glucose monitoring

We offer a continuous glucose monitoring service for our patients.

World’s first study confirms acute stroke treatment is influenced by ethnicity and race News article

An international, randomised controlled ischaemic stroke trial, DIRECT-SAFE suggests acute stroke treatment should be adapted based on ethnicity and race. 

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.

Lung nodules and cancer screening referral pathway RMH Service

This new referral pathway is part of a research pilot project that aims to support patients and primary health care providers by facilitating access to care and information related to lung nodules and lung cancer screening.

​​Deep Brain Stimulation​ RMH Service

​​We provide deep brain stimulation surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia (refractory to medications).

Our research

The RMH Emergency Department is involved in many clinical and epidemiological trials, in collaboration with the the University of Melbourne, other speciality units at the RMH and hospitals in Australia and internationally.

The Melbourne Biomedical Precinct

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is based in the heart of the leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.

Bitopertin as a treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria Research study

Research project to measure how safe and effective bitopertin (DISC-1459) is in treating participants with erythropoietic protoporphyria.

Five years on the road: Mobile Stroke Unit treats more than 2,700 patients News article

The first of its kind to hit the road in Australia, Melbourne’s highly successful Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) has treated thousands of patients and changed the outcomes of so many Victorians.

Solidarity in a stoma News article

More than 40 the RMH staff members participated in the Great Stoma Challenge 2024!

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program

We offer a transition program for experienced or novice enrolled nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.

New clinic at the RMH to provide novel treatments for people with severe mood disorders News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened the Advanced Interventions in Mood Disorders (AIM) Clinic, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of severe mood disorders.