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.
About the Department The Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) is dedicated to early detection of hearing loss in newborns across Victoria, ensuring timely intervention and support for affected families. Operating within the Centre for Community Child Health, the program works closely with hospitals and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality hearing screening services.
About the Role This is a part-time position within the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program, working Fridays and alternate Thursdays. You will be responsible for performing hearing screens on newborn babies using electronic equipment in accordance with VIHSP protocols. This includes obtaining parental consent, providing clear information about the screening process, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting of screening results, and general administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, data entry, and maintaining screening equipment while ensuring supplies are adequately stocked.
What you'll achieve: Contribute to the early detection of newborn hearing loss.Provide family-centred, compassionate communication with parents about the screening process.Assist in the smooth operation of administrative duties.Uphold the high standards of VIHSP.Work effectively with the VIHSP team and hospital staff.Your skills and experience Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.Proficient in data entry and general administrative tasks.Experience or ability to work in a hospital environment.Experience or comfort working with newborns.Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.What we offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramOther requirements: Flexibility to work at multiple hospital sites.Willingness to participate in ongoing training.Commitment to adhering to the program's procedures.Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.A current Victorian Drivers Licence.Compliance with RCH's immunisation procedures.Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Emily Simkiss, Area Manager, (during business hours).
Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture. 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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles.
Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
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