Clinical Technologist

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.

Clinical Technologist (Grade 1) – Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (Parental leave replacement)

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the role:

This is a Fixed Term Part -Time position at 60.80 hours per fortnight within the Clinical Technology Service of the Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

You will be responsible for the management, care and application of the technology employed in the paediatric and neonatal intensive care environment under appropriate supervision.   You will have a significant clinical role at the bedside performing various clinical measurements and therapies and helping with problems that arise with equipment. You will have the opportunity to learn and be mentored in a supervised environment.

Classification for this position will range from RX1 – RX7 (base salary $63,674.00 - $91,785.20 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation) 

What you’ll achieve:

• The delivery of excellent evidence based and timely services as in the scope of a Clinical Technologist
• The initiation and support of the provision of medical equipment and technology and related procedures
• Compliance with guidelines and all other relevant standards as objective measures of service delivery
• Maintenance of high professional standards, including Quality and Safety aspects, as deemed appropriate by the RCH
• Active contribution to continuous improvement

Your skills and experience

Essential:

• Either a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences and/or Instrumental Science or a Bachelor of Science or Applied Science with suitable background in human physiology, medical instrumentation and/or physiological monitoring and measurement.
• Commitment to further professional development

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role

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

About the Department

The Clinical Technologist sits within the Division of Critical Care and makes part of the Clinical Technology Service (CTS), which provides services to the Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units and other areas of the hospital. The principal role of the CTS is to assist with the management, care and application of the medical technology used in the care of children in the intensive care environment.  The technology covered mainly involves that used in the clinical setting, including ventilators, patient monitors, diagnostic and other equipment. The CTS is involved with medical equipment from pre-purchase evaluation and trial of devices through to the application of the device/techniques to patients, troubleshooting and teaching and the ongoing maintenance of the device.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program

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 Bradley Carter, Acting Manager Clinical Technology Service Ph:03 9345 5218 Email: bradley.carter@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 July 2025