Senior Project Officer - Paediatric Sepsis Pathway

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: Senior Project Officer – Paediatric Sepsis Pathway

• Fixed term appointment 0.4EFT for 12 months
• Hybrid working - Parkville campus and work from home
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role: 

This is a part-time, fixed-term position based within the Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network (VPCN), part of the Strategy, Planning and Performance Division at the Royal Children’s Hospital. The Senior Project Officer will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Paediatric Sepsis Pathway Pilot—aimed at improving early recognition and treatment of sepsis in children across Victoria’s health system. The role will work in partnership with Safer Care Victoria and health services state-wide to support safer, more consistent paediatric care.

What you’ll achieve:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Paediatric Sepsis Pathway Pilot
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, hospitals, and stakeholders to support system-wide improvements
• Monitor project performance, identify barriers, and contribute to improved paediatric health outcomes
• Apply improvement methodologies and coordinate engagement across pilot sites
• Prepare high-quality project documentation, reports, and briefings

Your skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, with experience in project leadership within a healthcare setting
• Strong background in healthcare improvement, clinical engagement, and system-wide change initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders including health services and government bodies
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of paediatric care or clinical systems is desirable

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

About the Department:

The Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network (VPCN) is a partnership between health services from across Victoria. The VPCN brings together collective expertise and is dedicated to identify and address quality and safety issues impacting the Victorian paediatric service system, and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, accessible, and equitable health care for the benefit of all children, young people, and their families. For administrative purposes VPCN staff are employed by The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), as part of the Strategy, Planning and Performance Division.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff immunisation
• Hybrid working model with flexablity
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Discounted on-site car parking

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.

For more information about this position please contact Ashlea Logan, Victorian Paedatric Clincial Network (VPCN) Manager Ph:0410 303 532 (during buisness hours) Email: vpcn@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

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 11 July 2025