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Date: 4 Aug 2026

Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU

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Company: theroyalch

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 casual position within the Physiotherapist Department. You will be responsible for providing clinical and non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of the Physiotherapy Department, primarily on weekends.

Internally, this position will also be known and/or referred to as: Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) - Physiotherapy, Allied Health Assistant - Casual.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 04 - Health and Allied Services.

The position is graded at IN29 (Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2)) from $65,042.12 per annum, plus superannuation.

What you'll achieve:
Assist physiotherapists in providing assessment and treatment sessions
Arrange physiotherapy equipment to facilitate patient discharge
Assist with clinical administrative tasks to support efficient patinet workfow within the hospital system

Your skills and experience:
Hold an Allied Health Assistant qualification
Completion of a minimum of 80 hours of clinical practice experience
Previous experience working with patients in hopsital and healthcare environments
Experience working or interacting with children and adolescents

About the Department:
The Physiotherapy Department is a vibrant community of individuals who share a commitment to ongoing learning and partnering with families in the provision of evidence-based care. The Department also embodies the RCH Compact pledge that 'we do better work caring for children and families when we also care for each other'.

What we offer:
Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
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
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
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working wiht Children Check, or willing to obtain
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 Hank Kim, Deputy Manager of Physiotherapy, via ph: 9345 5406 OR email: hank.kim@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?

Applications close: 19 August 2026.