Administration Coordinator

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.

Administration Coordinator
The Education Hub | Medical Services
Grade 4 (AO41–AO45)

The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is a world-leading paediatric hospital committed to delivering exceptional care for children and families. As part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, RCH partners with leading research and education organisations to improve health outcomes locally and globally.

About the role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Administration Coordinator to provide high-level administrative and operational support to The Education Hub. The Education Hub is a dynamic, interprofessional team delivering education and training programs across the Melbourne Children’s Campus and to paediatric healthcare staff across Victoria.

In this role, you will support the development, coordination and delivery of education programs, including e-learning content, learning platforms, program administration, financial coordination, reporting, and quality improvement activities. You will work closely with Educator Leads and the Manager, Education Hub, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and continual improvement of education services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Education Hub, including preparation of materials for education programs

• Maintain, update and promote education programs via content and learning management systems

• Coordinate the development, testing and maintenance of e-learning packages

• Manage the team operations manual and shared inbox, responding to enquiries in a timely manner

• Support the coordination of education activities, projects and events

• Coordinate registrations for free and fee-paying programs and manage related financial processes

• Maintain financial records, invoices and data to support budget tracking and reporting

• Assist with data management, reporting, audits, research and program evaluation

• Support quality improvement activities, accreditation processes and performance reporting

• Provide guidance and support to educators in the use of learning platforms and content management systems

About you

You are a well-organised, detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You are confident working independently, managing competing priorities, and supporting multiple stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, click here to see the Position Description.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field with industry experience, or at least two years’ experience in a similar role

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

• Excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills

• The ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team

• A strong work ethic, discretion, and willingness to learn new systems and processes

Desirable experience:

• Experience with learning management systems, content management systems, or e-learning tools

• Experience with online survey tools (e.g. REDCap), event management platforms or electronic databases

• Exposure to medical education, simulation, or healthcare education programs

Why join RCH?

• Work in a values-driven organisation where children and families are at the heart of everything we do

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and high-engagement workplace culture

• Contribute to education programs that make a real impact on paediatric healthcare

Additional information

• This is a non-clinical, non-patient-facing role (Risk Category C)

• Appointment is subject to a National Criminal Record Check and a valid Working with Children Check

• RCH is committed to child safety and a diverse and inclusive workforce

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