About the Role:
The Parkville EMR Pathology Connect Principal Trainer is a full time, 80 hours per fortnight (including ADOs) Fixed Term Contract until 28/03/2027. This role is responsible for delivering the training program to pathology, nursing, and medical staff for the Laboratory Information System (LIS) solution. Principle Trainer will be part of the Epic EMR team with specific areas of responsibility assigned.
Principle Trainer will utilise their capabilities and experience to engage super users, trainers and end users for the trainign required for the LIS and be responsible for ensureing training is delivered within agreed scope, and ensuring end suers are supported during go live and hypercare.
Classification for this position will range from AO71 (Grade 7, Level 1) to AO75 (Grade 7, Level 5), base salary $114,436.40-$124,912.84 FTE per annum, plus superannuation, plus with the option to salary package.
What You’ll Achieve:
- Work with the Pathology Connect Implementation team Credentialed Trainers, Super Users, Lead Analysts, Application Analysts and laboratory services Advisors at each Parkville Health Service to determine the LIS training curriculum for each role and standardise where possible across each laboratory.
- Work with Pathology Connect Implementation team and Operations Directors team members and local health services to deliver a training program that is fit-for-purpose for each Health Service.
- Monitor progress, key milestones, and deliverables to deliver the project according to plan with strict adherence to deadlines and communication with Pathology Connect management and other teams.
- Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing consultation and problem-solving on process design alternatives and decisions, to ensure mutually agreed upon outcomes.
- 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:
- Experience in LIS solutions and/or EMRs and/or learnign management 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.
- 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 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.
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) – 12 additional leave days per year, if FTE.
- 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 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: [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 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: 14 September 2026.
