Neurophysiology Scientist - Grade 3

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.

Neurophysiology Scientist, Grade 3 – Neurology Department 

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Full time, Ongoing

About the Role:
This is an ongoing position, at 80 hours per fortnight within the neurophysiology unit.

The Grade 3 Scientist in Neurophysiology is responsible for the recording and analysis of routine EEG monitoring, ambulatory EEG monitoring, long-term inpatient video EEG monitoring and intraoperative multimodal evoked potential monitoring. This position also involves performing intracranial EEG monitoring and providing support during nerve conduction and EMG recordings and programming of the vagal nerve stimulator.
A component of this role will involve the scientist being part of the after-hours roster providing neurophysiology services during weekends and public holidays.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 3, Year 1 – Grade 3, Year 4 (RY9-RZ3).

Your skills and experience:

Essential:
•    Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
•    Widely experienced with sound knowledge and skills relating to an extensive range of diagnostic neurophysiology tests or procedures.
•    Proven capacity for clinical leadership in a team environment and ability to work well as a senior team member
•    Membership with an appropriate Professional Body (NSSA, ANTA, AAIM)

Desirable: 
•    Experience in a tertiary paediatric neurophysiology unit
•    Post graduate qualification or undertaking a post graduate course
•    Minimum 7 years’ experience in health or related field

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

What we offer:
•    Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
•    Parkville location and close to public transport
•    Culture of continuous improvement 

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 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 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 23 February, 2026.