Work Type: Casual
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13437
Various locations across Victoria – current availabilities in the following Council areas; Casey, Knox, Monash, Kingston, Frankston, Banyule, Yarra Ranges, Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea.
The Role:
There are multiple casual positions available.
The purpose of this role is to provide support to children with complex medical needs in their home environment or other appropriate settings. The provision of this support allows parents the time to rest and attend to other responsibilities whilst their child is safely cared for by a trained Support Worker. Care is delivered independently, often in the absence of parents in line with the child specific care plan. This care plan is developed in collaboration with the family, their medical specialists, and other members of the RCH team. We have a number of vacant hours across Victoria with various casual positions available pending location, availability and suitability to fulfil patient requirements. We are specifically seeking support workers to work in the following Council areas: Casey, Knox, Monash, Kingston, Frankston, Banyule, Yarra Ranges, Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea.
The classification for the position is Home Care Employee Level 4 Year 1 (HCE41) ($xx Per Hour + Casual Loading)
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If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Family Healthcare Support Department:
The Royal Children's Family Healthcare Support team is an evolving service which works in collaboration with the Complex Care Hub to coordinate the support component for eligible families. The purpose of this role is to provide support to children with complex medical needs in their home environment or other appropriate settings. The provision of this support allows parents the time to rest and attend to other responsibilities whilst their child is safely cared for by a trained support worker. Care is delivered independently, often in the absence of parents in line with the child's specific care plan. This care plan is developed in collaboration with the family, their medical specialists, and other members of the RCH team.
What We Offer:
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Application Process
To apply, you will need a resume outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
For information about this position, please contact Jessica Russo, Administration Co-ordinator on 03 9345 5301 or [email protected]
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 July 2025