Laboratory Assistant-microbiology

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia The Royal Children's Hospital Full time

Location: Melbourne | Parkville

Job type: Full time

Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital

**Salary**: $52,000 - $61,807

Occupation: Medical and Nursing

Reference: 11115

**About the Role**:
This is a full time, fixed term position until 2 February 2024 within the Bacteriology Laboratory of the Microbiology Department.

The Bacteriology Laboratory currently operates 0800-2400 7 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 on-site 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

**Are you ready to join our team?**

Applications close **4th December 2023



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