Allied Health Assistant - Plaster Room

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.

• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne

About the Role

There are 2 Permanent Full Time positions (1.0 FTE) and a Permanent Part Time position (0.4 FTE) available within the fracture and associated clinics. 

Orthopaedic Specialist Clinics at RCH see many patients who require the application of plaster casts or similar materials to assist in their treatment. These may be for fractures, for positioning following surgery or to assist in the treatment of conditions such as congenital talipes equino-varus.   

You will provide direct patient care and will apply, manage and remove these casts.  You will work closely with orthopaedic surgeons and nursing staff and be supervised by senior orthopaedic physiotherapists working in this clinic. 

Classification for this position is IN30 (FTE base salary $65,754 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you'll achieve:

• Provide clinical care to children and adolescents in orthopaedic plaster room, apply orthopaedic casts using a range of materials (e.g., fibreglass, Nemoa, soft cast, plaster) in line with clinical protocols and medical instructions. 
• Safely remove casts and splints using appropriate equipment and techniques, ensuring patient safety and reassurance. 
• Conduct quality checks on casts to ensure proper application, fit, and patient safety. 
• Operate, clean, and maintain orthopaedic equipment such as cast saws, vacuum systems and storage units. 
• Manage stock levels and ordering of casting room supplies. 

Your skills and experience:

• Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience working with patients in hospital or healthcare environments
• Interest and ability to work with children, young people and families in a fast-paced environmen

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

About the Department

The Physiotherapy Department is a vibrant community of individuals who share a commitment to ongoing learning and partnering with families in the provision of evidence-based care.  The Department also embodies the RCH Compact pledge that 'we do better work caring for children and families when we also care for each other'.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• 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.  Please indicate within your application if you wish to be considered for a part-time role, a full-time role, or either part-time or full-time.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information about this position please contact Rod Lawlor, Manager of Orthotics; Ph 93455872, Email rod.lawlor@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 6 October 2025