Administration Lead

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 Lead (Grade 4), Department of Neurology 

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital

About the Role:

This is a Permanent Part Time position at 0.5 FTE/ 38 hours per fortnight within the Neurology department.

In this administrative role, you will be responsible for operational and administration functions to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the service, within a complex multidisciplinary team environment.

The Neurology Administration Lead will work collaboratively with the Head of Department, relevant business partners, and ancillary departments and will support the Departmental Director of Neurology, in the oversight of patient access, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 4 Level 1 – Grade 4 Level 5 (base salary range from $83,657 to $92,024 per annum pro-rata, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

• Oversee the day to day operational and administrative activities of the Neurology department, promoting efficient workflows and processes to support high quality service delivery.
• Support the Director of Neurology to ensure accountability for the operational and HR leadership of a complex multidisciplinary team, in collaboration with Division of Medicine Specialty Units General Manager, HR partners, and RCH Payroll Services.
• Lead the recruitment process for appointments under Neurology.
• Work collaboratively with the Departmental Director and Finance Business Partner to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
  
  

Your skills and experience:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field along with relevant industry experience or a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role with the ability to work well as a senior team member.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Experience in a senior administrative role in a complex organisation.
• Ability to manage a complex program with multiple competing tasks.

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

About the Neurology Department:

The Department of Neurology comprises SMS, Fellows, CNCs, AH, medical scientists and administrative staff. Our vision is to be leaders in child neurology, providing high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based neurological care that empowers children and families to reach their full potential.

The Administration Lead will provide leadership across administrative, operational and people management areas, supporting the HoD with setting the strategic direction of the department, aligned with our mission statement and values.

What we offer:

• Culture of continuous improvement
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Parkville location 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.

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 15 December 2025.