Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $63,674 - $91,785
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14543
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 $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Grade 1 Medical Scientist to join our dedicated bacteriology team on a part time (38hrs/fortnight) fixed term basis until 21/02/2027
Your role will be to participate in the day to day operation of the laboratory. The Grade 1 scientist in Microbiology is responsible for performing routine diagnostic microbiological testing within any of the microbiology laboratories including Bacteriology, Microbial Serology and Molecular Microbiology.
The Bacteriology Laboratory currently operates 0700-2400 seven days a week. The successful applicant will participate in rotating rosters covering all shifts including public holidays and on call.
Classification for this position will range from Grade 1 Year 1- Grade 1 Year 7 (RX1-RX7) ($XX - $XX Per Annum pro-rated, plus superannuation plus salary pacakaging.
What You'll Achieve:
Your Skills and Experience:
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department:
The Microbiology Laboratories, within the Department of Laboratory Services, provide comprehensive, high quality diagnostic microbiological services to both the Royal Children's and the Royal Women's Hospital. The Microbiology Laboratories consist of bacteriology, serology and molecular microbiology employing more than 40 staff.
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
Support for working mother including dedicated feeding facilities and access to 2x onsite childcare centres
Retail discounts & more – ask your manager for a breakdown of our Staff Wellbeing Benefits!
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Help when you need it most! Staff Counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support, specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
A commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing with our internal wellbeing calendar of events and services.
Newly introduced Occupational Violence and Aggression training for all staff in line with our OVA Strategy – because your safety at work is our priority!
Other Requirements:
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! If you are shortlisted we will be in touch to organise an interview. All unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
For more information about this position please contact Gena Gonis Principal Scientist Email: [email protected]
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health
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 9 April 2026