Date: 25 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:
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Research Operations team at The Royal Children's Hospital to support clinical research across the Melbourne Children's Campus. This is a part-time, Fixed Term (12-Month Maternity Leave Cover) commencing in November. Reporting to the CNC Research & Clinical Trials, you will work closely with key stakeholders including Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), the Centre for Health Analytics, and EMR teams to support research governance, data integrity, system improvement, and regulatory reporting.
This role is responsible for:
providing expert support, education, and advice to researchers using the Electronic Medical Record (Epic) for research activities
acting as the key liaison between researchers, clinicians, research support departments, the Precinct EMR Research Team, and the RCH EMR Team
ensuring research workflows are effective, compliant, and optimised
administration and ongoing management of the Melbourne Children's Campus Departments and Ethics Research Platform (MCC DERP), a REDCap-based system that supports governance, oversight, and reporting of all research and quality improvement projects conducted across the campus
Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 10 - Managers and Administrative Workers.
Depending on experience and qualifications, this will range from AO61 (Grade 6, Level 1) to AO65 (Grade 6, Level 5), $113,793.68 to $114,382.84 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
Tertiary qualification in a related field OR relevant industry experience
Experience in Clinical Research within a healthcare setting
Experience using an electronic medical records system (EPIC experience is advantageous)
Experience in writing policies & procedures, developing and providing education, participating on committees is desireable
If this sounds like you or you require more information, please click here for the position description.
What You'll Get in Return:
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)
Application process:
Click 'Apply' throguh our Careers website and submit a tailored CV and Cover Letter explaining how you would be a great fit for the role! We recommend using a Laptop, Computer or Tablet Device for Applications. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For questions, please contact Jaclyn Dorland via 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?
Applications close: 01 September 2026.
