Allied Health Assistant

Work Type: Part-time

Salary: $65,754 - $65,754

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 13643

Job Title: Allied Health Assistant (Grade 3) – Audiology Department

• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne

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 Audiologist's to provide optimal care to children presenting for hearing assessments. You will undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical duties (both 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
• Proficient computer skills

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Audiology Department

The department provide a comprehensive range of behavioural and objective assessments to a diverse range of patient groups and in a variety of settings. Our team of experienced and dedicated audiologists are committed to providing excellent evidence-based practice and are involved in 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 E:

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.

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

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 15 September 2025

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.

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

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 15 September 2025

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

1 September 2025