About the Hospital

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, dedicated to the vision “A world where all kids thrive”. With more than 150 years of experience, RCH provides a full range of paediatric and adolescent health services including tertiary and quaternary care for critically ill and medically complex patients across Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and beyond. The hospital has 6,000 staff, an $850M budget, 12 wards, 350 beds and an annual volume of 300,000+ specialist clinic appointments, 90,000+ emergency department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards, staff safety, positive culture and employee engagement.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a casual Linen Porter within the Support Services Department. Shifts include day and afternoon hours across weekdays and weekends. As a Linen Porter, you will be responsible for the safe, timely and hygienic supply of linen across clinical and non‑clinical areas of RCH, ensuring compliance with Infection Control guidelines and AS/NZS Laundry Practice Standards. Your strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to deliver a high‑level service to patients, families and colleagues.

What You’ll Achieve

- Commitment to service excellence
- High attention to detail

Your Skills and Experience

- Knowledge of infection control principles and procedures
- Well‑developed communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Previous experience in a hospital setting desirable
- Previous experience in a portering or logistics role desirable




- Ability to adapt to a multifunctional and diverse environment
- Willingness to undertake required training
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to resolve conflict in a professionally
- Capability to build and maintain valuable working relationships with a diverse team
- Physically fit for manual work

Other Requirements

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Benefits

- Salary packaging option with SmartSalary – increase take‑home pay by up to $11,500 per annum
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
- Clinical Education Hub on‑site for continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to the role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Staff immunisation drives
- Special events
- Discounted private health insurance
- Support for working mothers: on‑site early learning centres, flexible arrangements, breast‑feeding and pumping facilities
- Employee assistance programme: counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and a helpline via Converge
- Unlimited access to select fitness facilities via Fitness Passport
- On‑site retail precinct with shops, cafés and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Application Process

To apply you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position. Shortlisting will commence immediately. For more information, contact Saron Mogese, Coordinator, at 03 9345 4176 or

Applications close: 04 August 2026

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📌 Linen Porter - Casual (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne