Date: 27 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.
Allied Health Assistant (AHA) - Medical Imaging Department
Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and supportive team environment
About the Role
This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 30/06/2027 within the Medical Imaging Department. This position exists to support the imaging services under the guidance of the Allied Health Professional, through a range of clinical and non-clinical duties including delivering and assisting with patient scans and procedures, organising equipment and clinical supplies and maintaining efficient day-to-day operations of the medical imaging services.
Classification for this role is IN30 ($68,384.16 per annum pro rata)
What you'll achieve
Organise and assist with quality, timely and safe clinical care to patients and their familiars in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Conduct comprehensive, structured patient screening activities, as delegated, to support assessment and management by the Allied Health Professionals
Actively participate as part of a team to ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery and contribute to continuous improvement
Promote an environment of lifelong learning
Your skills and experience
Hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
Has completed a minimum of three years of experience (full-time equivalent) as a Grade 2 (or equivalent)
Comply with the AHANA Code of Conduct
If his sounds like you, please see the position descriptions below to understand the full scope of the position.
Position Description
The Department
The Medical Imaging department is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred imaging services, with children at the centre of all clinical practice. We work within a multidisciplinary environment and value collaboration, professionalism, and collegial support in providing safe, effective, and evidence‑based care. Our culture is founded on curiosity, courage, inclusion, and kindness, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
What we offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Parkville location and close to public transport
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!
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 10 September 2026
