Medical Scientist - Andrology

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.

The Role: 

This is a fixed term, part time (0.21 FTE/16hrs per fortnight) role for 12 months from the start date.  The position is responsible for the performance of laboratory duties including specimen reception, diagnostic andrology testing and cryopreservation of clinical semen samples including liquid nitrogen handling. Duties may include rotating rosters depending on the service needs of the department as directed by the Senior Scientist. Ensure that the performance of any duties is carried out according to the policies, procedures & technical methods as documented in the Laboratory Services Quality System.

The classification for this role is Grade 1 Andrology Scientist, RX1-RX7 ($63674 - $91785 Per Annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging).

What you will achieve:

You will be responsible for performing a range of laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of senior laboratory staff.

• Routine diagnostic and clerical duties, including specimen reception and processing.
• Media preparation, specimen preparation and instrument and quality control testing.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment.
• Participate in overall laboratory upkeep and preparation of stock reagents.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in a team environment with respect for other members of the team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine), Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent bachelor’s degree. 

Desirable:

• Demonstrated knowledge of male reproductive physiology. 
• Postgraduate qualification(s) and research experience.  
• Prior experience in managing patient appointments, answering patients/health care providers calls.

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. The location for this role is at Royal Children's and Women's Andrology Unit and Sperm Bank, 321 Cardigan Street, Carlton Innovation Hub, Carlton.

What we Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! 

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 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 21 August 2025