Neurophysiology Scientist - Grade 2 (Full-Time, Fixed-Term)

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.

About the Role:

The Neurophysiology Scientist (Grade 2) is a Fixed-Term, Full-Time position at 80 hours per fortnight within the Neurology department.

You will be responsible for performing and interpreting a range of diagnostic tests to assess and monitor neurological function. Key responsibilities include conducting EEG studies and nerve conduction studies. Services are provided across various locations within the organisation, including intensive care and operating theatres. You will also be part of an on-call roster service during weekend and public holidays.

Classification for this position will range from RY4: Grade 2, Year 1, $94,478.80 – RY7: Grade 2, Year 4, $106,960.80 (plus Superannuation - Medical Scientists Award). 

What You’ll Achieve:

• Deliver excellent evidence-based neurophysiological assessments to inpatients and outpatients setting of The Royal Children’s Hospital according to the protocols of the neurology Department
• Participate in professional development activities to ensure that best clinical practice is maintained
• Provide child centred, family focused care through partnership with parents/ families
• Possess well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Actively contribute. as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in neurophysiology or related health field
• Proven experience in a team environment and ability to work well as part of a team

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Neurophysiology Department is part of the Neurology Unit. Our neurophysiology service provides routine EEG testing, at-home video EEG monitoring, ambulatory EEG monitoring, long-term inpatient video EEG monitoring (VEM), nerve conduction studies, intraoperative multimodal evoked potential monitoring and intraoperative electrocorticography.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging option with our SmartSalary partnership – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements and breast feeding & pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff Counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Retail discounts & more!
• Discounted on-site parking and close to public transport

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.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Ramja Kokulan, Chief Neurophysiology Scientist via Ph:03 9345 6909 OR Email: ramja.kokulan@rch.org.au

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 staff benefits such as 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 13 April, 2026.