Medical Scientist

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.

Job Title: Medical Scientist - Microbiology (Grade 1) 

About the Role:

This is a part time ongoing position within the Bacteriology and Serology Laboratories available from The Bacteriology Laboratory currently operates seven days a week and Serology operates Monday to Friday, You are responsisble for performing routine diagnostic microbiological testing. Duties will include rotating roster covering all shifts including public holidays and on call.

What You'll Achieve:

Perform routine and specialised microbiological diagnostic tests, including validation and reportingPerform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on instrumentationAttend, participate in and successfully complete training provided by the department and the hospitalEnsure all duties are carried out according to standard operating procedures and laboratory policiesWork in a team environment with respect for other members of the team to achieve service goals

Classification for this postion will range from Grade 1 Year 1- Grade 1 Year 7 (RX1-RX7) 

Your Skills and Experience:

Hold a Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science or equivalent, where equivalent includes a degree awarded by an overseas tertiary instituion which is recognised by the Federal Department of Education and TrainingQualify for professional scientist membership of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists or the Australian Society for MicrobiologyMajor in Microbiology is desirableExperience in a clinical microbiology laboratory  in bacteriology and or serology is advantageous and in particular in  paediatric and or obstetrics/gynecology 

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 parkingEmployee Assistance Program

Other Requirements:

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance 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. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly
For more information about this position please contact Michelle Lim Senior Scientist  Email:  

Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service. 

Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a single pathology service.  This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.

This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health

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, 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 3 November 2025

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