EMR Portals Analyst

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, Fixed Term position until July 2027, at 80 hours per fortnight within the Parkville Electronic Medical Record (EMR) team. You will be responsible for the design, build, testing, configuration, implementation and support of EMR Portals solutions.

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Parkville EMR Portals Analyst.

Classification for this position will be governed by Award 10 - Managers and Administratives Workers and will range from Grade 6, Year 1 (AO61) to Grade 6, Year 5 (AO65), FTE base salary of $110,479.20 to $111,051.20 per annum, plus Superannuation.

What you'll achieve:

• Configure, build, test and perform system upgrade and maintenance tasks to ensure the EMR application is available, current and well maintained
• Perform analysis of workflows, enhancement requests and other technical issues associated with the EMR and develop functional and technical solutions that reflect an in-depth understanding of the user’s requirements
• Design and build approved EMR Portals Application optimisations to ensure that end users are effectively engaged in the continuous improvement of the EMR to continue to support and improve the delivery of care provided

Your skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or relevant industry experience both spanning 7+ years
• Advanced skills in workflow discovery and design, and proven ability to deliver solutions that meet the needs of end users
• Strong interpersonal skills with a particular emphasis on gaining consensus and consultation
• Ability to flex between self-direction and team-based projects while meeting work deadlines, prioritising workload and competing demands

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

About Parkville EMR:

The Parkville EMR is a digital partnership between The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac), The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) and Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS). The Parkville EMR team (employed by RCH) maintains, operates and optimises the Parkville EMR service for the benefit of all 5 health services. The Parkville precinct partners are committed to the success of the EMR to deliver our vision as a world class EMR, shared with patients, to support the delivery of safe, high quality and seamless healthcare and improve outcomes for all Victorians.

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, growth, support and training
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
• 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 RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process:

To apply, please submit a resume and tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements in the Position Description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertising may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position, contact Kate Hampton, Portals Lead Analyst via email: kate.hampton@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: 06 July 2026.