Learning & Development Coordinator

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 Fixed Term, full-time position for 2 years (at 1 FTE), at 10 days per fortnight within the Organisational Development team. You will be responsible for effectively coordinating learning events and activities related to leadership, culture, and diversity. You will work to ensure the participant experience is seamless, by looking after administration, venue management, and record keeping. 

Classification for the is position will range from AO41-AO45 (FTE base salary $83,657 to $92,482, plus Superannuation). 

What you'll achieve:

• Manage the end-to-end participant experience of our learning programs, systems and processes
• Provide support for in-person training
• Ensure the Learning Management System is kept up to date with training records and curated content, and produce regular reports on learning and development metrics, including spend, attendance and feedback
• Work with the Organisational Development team on key projects to develop and deliver a variety of digital learning resources

Your skills and experience:

• Post secondary qualifications such as a Certificate IV or equivalent and/or relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating events and learning programs 
• Strong capability in using learning management systems and MS Office to optimise the learning experience
• High levels of customer service orientation
• Problem-solving and time management skills

If this sounds like you or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description. 

About the Department:

Organisational Development works across the RCH to help realise the potential of all RCH team members. In particular, we do this by working with leaders across all departments, so they can engage and develop their teams. Our work includes facilitating the following programs: Leadership Academy, People Matter Survey, PDAPs, Orientation, and Our Values and Compact sessions.

What we offer:

• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training, plus proactive leadership
• Flexible work options included
• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Retail discounts & more!

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 <if applicable to role >
• 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.

For more information about this position please contact Helen Siddel, Director, Organisational Development via Ph:03 9345 6919 OR Email: helen.siddel@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 11 May 2026.