Allied Health Assistant

Overview

The Royal Children's Hospital (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 and provides a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services including tertiary and quaternary care. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds.

RCH is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further information on RCH, information is available here.

Job title

Allied Health Assistant (Grade 3) – Audiology Department

About the role

This is a Permanent Part Time position at 0.53 FTE (40 hours per fortnight) within the Audiology Department. In this role you will be responsible for assisting Audiologists to provide optimal care to children presenting for hearing assessments. You will undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical duties (administrative and equipment related). A large proportion of this work involves assisting in preparation for clinics and appointments. You may also provide clinical care to infants, children and adolescents in outpatient settings under the guidance of an Audiologist. Classification for this position is IN30 (FTE base salary $65,754 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you'll achieve

- Assist Audiologists to provide high-quality clinical services to outpatients at RCH via a range of non-clinical and clinical duties.
- Work within the scope of an allied health assistant
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and a commitment to learning
- Work effectively and flexibly within teams demonstrating strong communication, organisation, and collaboration skills
- Act in a professional and ethical manner

Your skills and experience

- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
- Experience in working directly with infants and children
- Previous experience in a hospital setting

About the Audiology Department

The department provides a comprehensive range of behavioural and objective assessments to a diverse range of patient groups in various settings. Our team of experienced audiologists are committed to evidence-based practice and quality activities to improve outcomes for infants and children.

What we offer

- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
- Staff immunisation

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 brief 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 Christine Poulis, Audiology Manager, Ph 03 9345 5566, E: christine.poulis@rch.org.au.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH offers a diverse and inclusive workforce, opportunities to work in world-class facilities, and options such as discounted staff parking and salary packaging. We promote a culture of safety and wellbeing.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of employment to be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, with any public health orders in place. You may be asked to provide your Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. You may also be required to be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, other diseases as directed, unless you have a relevant exemption.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.

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