Paediatric Cardiac Physiologist

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 full-time on-going role within the Cardiology Department of the Royal Children's Hospital.  

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is keen to learn and grow in the field of Cardiac Physiology.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to share their knowledge and individual skillsets for the advancement of our clinical program, and to contribute positively to the departmental culture in a world leading paediatric Cardiology centre. You will be be working within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly skilled individuals specialising in all aspects of paediatric Cardiology.  In addition to your primary role, you will be involved in all areas of the department and you will also be afforded opportunities for continuing professional development. 

The primary role involves working in our busy Arrhythmia department undertaking specific duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Performing resting ECGs on inpatients and outpatients. Alert clinical staff to adverse clinical findings
  
• Fit/remove/analyse holter monitors. Alert clinical staff to adverse clinical findings
  
• Prepare patients and assist the Cardiology Fellows with supervised exercise stress testing
• Undertaking administrative duties as required

Depending on previous experience, provision to work in other aspects of Cardiac Physiology will be afforded the successful applicant and will be highly desirable. These area include, but are not limited to:

• Performing detailed paediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations using a range of echocardiographic modalities in our busy outpatient department
• Completion of a detailed and accurate preliminary report resulting from the examination
• Interrogation and testing of implantable cardiac devices including simple and complex pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders
  
• Haemodynamic monitoring/recording and meticulous record keeping in the cardiac catheter laboratory
  
• Monitoring and recording of intracardiac electrocardiograms during diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures
• Participation in a variety of research studies

Classification for this position will range from Grade 1, Year 1 to Grade 2, Year 4 (depending on experience and qualifications, BA2-BB4: $70,590 to $103,724.40, plus Superannuation). 

Your Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification, namely a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent), or the Mayfield certificate IV (or equivalent) in Cardiology
• Post qualifying clinical experience with demonstrated experience in the performance of resting ECGs, analysis of holter monitor tracings, exercise stress testing
• Demonstrated experience in working with Windows based applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team
• Demonstrated/embedded clinical practice and experience beyond entry-level
• Working towards further post-grad qualifications in the field of echocardiography will be highly regarded

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

What we Offer:

• 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
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
• 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
• 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 further enquiries, please contact David Scicluna, Chief Cardiac Physiologist, via email: david.scicluna@rch.org.au OR phone: (03) 9345 5723

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 14 May 2026.