Andrology Data Manager

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.

About the Role:

This is a permanent part time position at 0.2 FTE (16 hours per fortnight) within the andrology department.

You will be responsible for coordinating the process for monitoring semen storage of patients, updating their contact/personal details, and notifying them prior to the legislated 10 or 20-year storage expiry requirements as set out in the Victorian ART, ACT 2008.  The role is required to provide regular updates to scientist in charge and monthly reports to sperm discard review panel (SDRP) on the status of samples stored within the Andrology Department.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Interrogate the Andrology database to identify clients with sperm storage due for expiry within the next 13 months.
• Liaise with the clients to ensure that they are aware of the legislated requirements and providing information regarding their options if they elect to apply for extension of storage.
• Update records in the Andrology database to ensure full traceability of records regarding expiry notifications.
• Prepare checklists to enable the Sperm Discard Review Panel (SDRP) to consider discard of stored sperm of un-contactable clients.
• Liaise with the RWH andrology Accounts department to advise on status of patients considered ‘un-financial”.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 1 year 1 - Grade 1 year 6 (BU1-BU6, base salary $58,047-$68,790 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation)

Your Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Diploma in Laboratory Medicine/Technology or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory specimen reception.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 and its application to medical testing.

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

About the Department:

The Andrology department established in 1978 sits within the Division of Laboratory Services and provides a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic Andrology and Sperm banking, fertility preservation services to the Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and external clinics and private doctors.  

What we Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of continuous improvement

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!

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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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 4 May 2024