Date: 21 Jul 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 this role:
This is a permanent, part-time position at 60.8 hours/0.8 FTE per fortnight within the Physiotherapy Department. You will be responsible for providing clincial and non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of the Physiotherapy Department. You will be involved in providing assistance for both land-based and aquatic physiotherapy across all areas of the Physiotherapy Department.
Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2/3) - Physiotherapy.
Classification for this position will be in accordance with Award 04 - Health and Allied Services.
Depending on experience and qualifications, this position will range from IN29 (Allied Health Assistant, Grade 2) to IN30 (AHA, Grade 3), FTE base salary $65,042.12 to $68,384.16 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation.
What you'll achieve:
Assist physiotherapists in providing assessment and treatment sessions across both the aquatic and land-based environments
Organise and maintain efficient day-to-day operation of the hospital pool, including direct patient assistance
Manage physiotherapy department equipment and consumables and liaise with other hospital staff as required when repair or replacement is required
Assist with clincial administrative tasks to support efficient patient workflow within the hospital system
Your skills and experience:
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent qualification
For grade 3: A minimum of three years experience as a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (or equivalent)
Previous experience working with patients in hospital or healthcare environments
Experience working or interacting with children and adolescents
Water confidence and ability to swim
If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please see below for the position descriptions:
Grade 2
Grade 3
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 Victorian Working with Children Check, or willing to obtain
Current NDIS Worker Screening 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 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 Fiona Fenton, Manager of Physiotherapy, via ph: 0403 130 342, 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?
Applications close: 31 July 2026.
