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Clinical Perfusionist
Req ID: 8301
Posting Start Date: 06/09/2026
Advertisement End Date: 05/10/2026
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus)
Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital Cardiac Surgery team
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Cardiac Surgery Department is seeking an experienced Clinical Perfusionist to join our specialist multidisciplinary team.
We are offering 0.5–1.0 EFT across two opportunities:
0.5 EFT ongoing
0.5 EFT fixed-term for 6 months
Applicants interested in combining both opportunities for up to 1.0 EFT are welcome to apply.
Job Description:
Clinical Perfusionist
Why Join RMH?
Multiple Opportunities available | 0.5–1.0 EFT across two opportunities
Work across a multidisciplinary team in our Cardiac Surgery Department
Additional leave | Salary packaging | Career opportunities
About the role
The Clinical Perfusionist provides advanced clinical perfusion services within the specialist cardiac surgery team, supporting safe and effective cardiopulmonary care for patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures. The role also contributes to the coordination, quality and ongoing development of the Perfusion Service in line with organisational standards and ANZCP professional requirements.
RMH is a major tertiary health service providing specialist care for patients requiring complex cardiac surgery. Joining our Cardiac Surgery service provides the opportunity to work across a broad and evolving clinical program, with opportunities to further develop your skills in complex adult cardiac surgery, advanced extracorporeal support, clinical governance, education and supervision, service development and new technologies .
You will contribute to equipment and consumable management, quality improvement, education of trainee perfusionists and service coordination. The role also participates in a 24/7 on-call roster and may undertake delegated operational responsibilities, including rostering, workforce planning and stakeholder liaison. During periods of leave, the position may act in the Perfusion Manager role to support continuity of leadership, service delivery and clinical governance.
We are committed to building a collaborative, capable and high-performing team where people support one another, contribute to continuous improvement and deliver excellent patient care. Our work is guided by the RMH values of putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together .
Key Accountabilities
Provide cardiopulmonary bypass and perfusion support for elective and urgent cardiac surgical procedures.
Provide advanced extracorporeal support, including ECMO, VADs and IABP, within your experience and scope of practice.
Support the safe management of perfusion equipment, consumables and clinical processes.
Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, service development and the introduction of new technologies.
Support the education and development of trainee and less experienced perfusionists.
Participate in urgent after-hours perfusion service coverage, as required.
About You
We are looking for a Clinical Perfusionist who brings strong clinical skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to working within a specialist cardiac surgery team.
You will bring:
Appropriate qualifications and current professional accreditation to practise as a Clinical Perfusionist in Australia.
Demonstrated experience in cardiopulmonary bypass and associated perfusion techniques.
Strong clinical judgement and commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
Ability to work effectively in complex, time-critical clinical environments.
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Knowledge of perfusion equipment, consumables and clinical technologies.
Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster and contribute positively to team and service development.
For Grade 3 appointment, you will also demonstrate advanced perfusion capability, including ECMO, VADs and IABP, as well as leadership, supervision or operational experience.
Experience with minimally invasive perfusion techniques will be highly regarded.
Benefits of Working at RMH
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
Position Description
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Interested?
Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume addressing the following:
Your clinical perfusion experience and current level of practice.
Your experience across adult cardiac surgery and, where applicable, advanced extracorporeal support.
Your areas of clinical or professional interest.
Your preferred EFT and employment arrangement.
Flexible employment arrangements
We welcome applicants seeking part-time or full-time employment , with the following opportunities available:
0.5 EFT ongoing
0.5 EFT fixed-term for 6 months
Up to 1.0 EFT combining both opportunities
Either arrangement
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
Name and Contact: Madeleine Kelly -
[email protected]
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 .
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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