Allied Health Assistant - Social Work

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.

• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role:

This is an Ongoing Full Time position at 80 hours (1FTE) per fortnight working as an Allied Health Assistant in the Social Work Department. 

As a member of the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for providing support where directed for families and children requiring care at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This includes sourcing and maintaining resources for families, including charitable and family support information as well as assisting with referrals and liaison with external agencies.

Classification for this position will be AHA Grade 3, IN30 (FTE base salary $65,754  per annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging).

What you’ll achieve:

• Support the RCH Social Workers in providing high quality care to children and families presenting with a broad range of psychosocial needs

• Assist in finding and referring patients and families to appropriate services

• Create partnerships with children, adolescents and families

Your skills and experience:

• Previous experience in allied health assistance, or related health fields
• Formal Qualification Allied Health Assistance or equivalent

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

About the Department:

RCH Social Work is a growing team of 46.6 EFT and over 65 employees and is the largest Allied Health team at RCH. Social workers work in collaboration with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff across the hospital as well as provide community liaison to ensure delivery of great psychosocial care for patients and families.

What we offer:

• Discounted on-site car parking
• Retail and food outlets, including a convenience store

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 Jennifer Burn, Workforce Development Manager Ph: 03 9345 6111 Email: Jennifer.Burn@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: 1 August 2025