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Casual Clinical Assistant
Req ID: 7600
Posting Start Date: 29/06/2026
Advertisement End Date: 17/07/2026
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description:
Why Join RMH?
Casual position | Parkville location
Work life balance - variety of shift times, flexible hours.
Career progression opportunities.
About the Role
The role of the Clinical Assistant is to provide support services to clinical staff in the wards and departments of The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
As a Clinical Assistant you are a vital member of the multi-disciplinary health care team who strive to provide excellent care to patients and their families. Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation’s vision and The Melbourne Way.
Key Accountabilities
Transportation services (patients, equipment, pathology, blood products, food, clinical records, stores, mortuary transfers)
Demonstrate knowledge and skills utilising the “No Lift” policy, in accordance with hospital procedures
Provide assistance with patient hygiene and other patient related services
Cleaning of bed space and relevant patient equipment (including procedural chairs in day areas) and entry into Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM) system
Removal and disposal of rubbish & recyclables, linen, general waste
Perform emergency response functions, attending and assisting in emergency codes as per organisational policy and procedures
About You
Completion of Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant & additional 6 months experience.
Availability to work full range of shifts including weekends, morning, evening and night shifts.
Willingness to contribute to quality patient care.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated ability to safely transfer patients using motorised equipment
Ability to work as a respectful team member in a multidisciplinary environment
Initiative in prioritising workload
Ability to accept direction and seek feedback, be reliable, self-motivated & have a friendly nature
Desirable
Previous experience in an acute health setting
Medical terminology
Benefits of Working at RMH
Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.
Position Description
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Interested?
Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.
Our Commitment
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
Name and Contact: Jig Prajapati 0439 485 862
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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