Parkville EMR Beaker Analyst (Molecular)

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:

The Parkville EMR Beaker Analyst (Molecular) position is a full time, 80 hours per fortnight (including ADO) Fixed Term Contract until 23/09/2026. This role is responsible for delivering the design and implementation of workflows for the Laboratory Information System (LIS) solution. Application Analysts will be part of the Epic EMR team with specific areas of responsibility assigned.

Application Analysts will utilise their capabilities and experience to engage stakeholders for the design and configuration of the LIS and be responsible for system build, testing, deployment, and support activities related to their workstream.  

Classification for this position will range from AO61 - AO65 (base salary $110,479.20 to $111,051.20 FTE per annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging). 

What You’ll Achieve:

• Design, build and test an integrated Laboratory Information System (LIS) Solution for the assigned pathology discipline/key portfolio area, ensuring a standardised approach that meets the workflow requirements.
• Ensure the LIS design and build is undertaken in close consultation with Pathology Advisors and key stakeholders, such that agreed designs are fit for purpose and safe and considers any overlapping workflows and functions.
• Ensure the design and build is well integrated with existing EMR designs and the appropriate LIS, EMR and technical stakeholders are engaged as appropriate.
• Monitor progress, key milestones, and project deliverables according to project plan with strict adherence to deadlines and communication with manager and other teams regarding progress.
• Develop and critically review project documentation including specifications, project plans, status reports, change requests, work plans, risks, and issues logs.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with relevant pathology departments and clinical teams at each pathology and partner Health Service to ensure the system configuration aligns with Parkville EMR and PNW Program requirements and strategic direction.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in LIS solutions and/or EMRs and/or patient administration systems highly regarded.
• Clinical experience in public hospitals within the Parkville Precinct is favourable.
• Experience working in a tertiary hospital environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of established administrative processes.
• Experience in continuous improvement & learning.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Operational knowledge of one (or more) pathology department/associated clinical settings.

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

About the Department:

Pathology Network West is an exciting transformation program spanning the four health services of the Parkville Precinct: The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This strategic program will amalgamate the pathology services within the Parkville Precinct forming a new public pathology entity that will provide world-class, research-led public pathology services.  The Parkville Precinct has a strong history of collaboration with each health service taking responsibility for precinct-wide reforms. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is the lead site for the PNW Program, maintaining continued close relationships with the hospitals throughout the PNW Program. 

What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging – 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 and breast feeding & 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.

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 Ashley Sandison via Ph 03 8341 6736, or Email: ashley.sandison3@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 staff benefits such as 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 09 April, 2026.