Laboratory Assistant-microbiology

2 weeks ago


Flemington, Victoria, Australia The Royal Children's Hospital Full time

Date:5 Mar 2024

Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU

Company:
theroyalch

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 Child Safe Standards.


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 here.

About the Role:


This is a part time (0.5FTE), fixed term position until 23rd June 2024 within the Bacteriology Laboratory of the Microbiology Department.

The Bacteriology Laboratory currently operates days per week.


The Grade 1 Laboratory Assistant is responsisble for performing laboratory and clerical duties under the direction and supervision of senior laboratory staff.


What you'll achieve:

  • Perform routine laboratory, housekeeping and clerical duties
  • Attend, participate in and successfully complete training provided by the department and the hospital
  • Ensure all duties are carried out according to standard operating procedures and laboratory policies
  • Work in a team environment with respect for other members of the team to achieve service goals
Classification for this position will range from Grade 1 IV7- IV18

Your skills and experience:

  • No formal tertiary qualifications required.
  • Previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory is advantageous.
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:


The Microbiology Laboratories, within the Department of Laboratory Services, provide comprehensive, high quality diagnostic microbiological services to both the Royal Children's and the Royal Women's Hospital.

The Microbiology Laboratories consist of Bacteriology, Serology and Molecular Microbiology employing more than 40 staff.

What we offer:

  • Discounted onsite car parking
  • Employee Assistance Program

Other requirements:

  • Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation
  • Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

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.


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 discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.


It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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

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