The Hospital: The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the <a href="https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/">Child Safe Standards</a>. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further Information on RCH is available <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/rch/about/">here</a>.Allied Health Assistant (TC3)– Neonatal Neurodevelopment Clinic: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Challenging and rewarding work environment </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Friendly and supportive team environment </li> </ul> About the Role: This is an ongoing part time position at 15.2 hours per fortnight within the Neonatal Medicine Neurodevelopment Clinic. You will be responsible for providing optimal care in an outpatient setting to children admitted to intensive care early in life who are at most at risk of neurodevelopmental challenges. You will work closely with clinical and administration staff. Classification for this position is Grade 3 (base salary $68,384.16 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation). What you’ll achieve: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in preparation for clinics and appointments (e.g., preparing assessment packs (files, testing equipment), developing resources, scoring screening assessments, gathering additional information) </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with filing confidential allied health assessment materials, paper and electronic </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with data entry from allied health assessments for the purpose of mandatory reporting (e.g. 2 year old assessments), quality improvement, or research activities within the department</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist allied health colleagues to summarise information gathered from assessments for the purposes of reports </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist team members to obtain outstanding information to support clinical care (e.g. questionnaire completion) </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Put the patient/family at ease by clearly explaining upfront the healthcare activity/activities to be undertaken </li> </ul> Your skills and experience: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in working directly with patients as an Allied Health Assistant </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Previous experience in a hospital setting </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficient computer skills </li> </ul> If this sounds like you, click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/neonatal-medicine-pd-aha-neonatal-neurodev-clinic.pdf " target="_self">here</a> for the position description. About the Department: The Department of Neonatal Medicine specialises in the management of newborn infants with surgical and complex medical conditions. We have in excess of 800 admissions per year. We recognise the importance of structured, targeted neurodevelopmental follow‐up and to this end have developed a dedicated multi‐disciplinary High Risk Infant Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic in which targeted sub‐groups of our patients can be assessed at key time points in their early development. What we offer: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Employee Assistance Program </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Culture of continuous improvement </li> </ul> Other requirements: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Valid Working with Children Check </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure </li> </ul> Application process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Amanda Wood, Neuropsychologist, 9345 6931 [email protected] or [email protected] Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/careers/staff-benefits/">staff benefits</a> such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button Applications close 9 July 2026

Allied Health Assistant (50 Flemington Rd, AU) @ The Royal Children's Hospital

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