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:
This is a Permanent, Full Time position at 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight within the Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory.
You will be responsible for managing day to day activities in all disciplines of the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Program and Diagnostic Flow Cytometry. As a lead scientist in the Cell Therapy department you will work in liaison with the Scientist in charge to ensure that specific duties related to the cell therapy workflow are completed and communicated. It is envisaged that this role will also have active involvement and supervision of the flow cytometry functions of the laboratory when required.
Classification for this position will range from RY9 – RZ3 (FTE base salary approximately $108,820 to $123,906 per annum, plus superannuation).
What you’ll achieve:
- Perform routine and specialized cell therapy processing and flow cytometry diagnostic laboratory tests, including validation and reporting at a skill level commensurate with the role
- Ensure processing of cell therapy products and performance of diagnostic tests according to techniques and procedures documented in the Laboratory Services Quality System
- Participate in the evaluation and ongoing development of technical procedures relevant to Haematopoietic Cell Processing and Diagnostic Flow Cytometry
- Actively participate in, provide and contribute to continuous improvement and continuing education opportunities
- Maintain appropriate scientific standards in the laboratory in accordance with current Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) standards and NATA ISO 15189 accreditation requirements
Your skills and experience:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or Bachelor of Science or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years postgraduate experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory, in Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry, utilising advanced and specialised professional knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team
- Proven capacity for leadership in a team environment and ability to work well as a senior team member
- Specific experience in delivering an ISO 15189 and FACT-JACIE compliant service
About the Department:
The Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory, within the Department of Laboratory Services, is the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Processing Facility for The Royal Children’s Hospital as part of the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Program. In addition, the laboratory provides diagnostic immunophenotyping and disease monitoring support by flow cytometry.
What we offer:
- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
- Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
- 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
- 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 as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For more information about this position please contact Kerrie Clerici, Scientist in Charge via ph:03 9345 5832 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: 24 June 2026.
