This role is a part-time ongoing position conducting newborn hearing screening at Box Hill, Waverley Private & Mitcham Private Hospitals at 16 hours a fortnight (2 x 4hr shifts per week).

You will be responsible for conducting hearing screens on newborn babies in accordance with VIHSP protocols and procedures. You will communicate with parents in a sensitive and accurate manner, while maintaining thorough and timely documentation across multiple IT systems.

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Newborn Hearing Screener (Grade 2) - Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP), or Newborn Hearing Screener - Box Hill.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 10 - Managers and Administrative Workers.

The successful candidate will be appointed from AO21 (Grade 2, Level 1) to AO25 (Grade 2, Level 5), FTE base salary $69,438.72 to $76,764.48 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation.

What you’ll achieve:

- Contribute to the early detection of newborn hearing loss, ensuring that infants receive timely diagnosis and intervention
- Provide family-centred, compassionate, and clear communication with parents about the screening process
- Assist in the smooth operation of administrative duties, supporting efficient service delivery
- Uphold the high standards of VIHSP, maintaining accurate records and assisting in quality assurance activities
- Work effectively with the VIHSP team and hospital staff to support newborn hearing care

Your skills and experience:

- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with families, stakeholders and other team members
- Proficient in data entry and general administrative tasks
- Experience or ability to work in a hospital environment
- Experience or comfort working with newborns
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

About the Department:

The Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) is dedicated to early detection of hearing loss in newborn babies across Victoria, ensuring timely intervention and support for affected families.



Operating within the Centre for Community Child Health, the program works closely with hospitals and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality hearing screening services, contributing to the overall health and development of infants.

What we offer:

- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
- Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Special events
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two in office Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
- 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
- Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:

- Flexibility to work at multiple hospital sites in a region as needed
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Commitment to adhering to the program's procedures and ensuring safety and accuracy in hearing screening
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence, as the ability to travel between maternity hospitals is essential




- 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.

For more information about this position please contact Kate (Mon-Tues) via mobile: *** OR Karen (Thurs-Fri) via mobile: ***.

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 offerthe opportunity towork 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,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Newborn Hearing Screener - Box Hill (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Children's Hospital
📍 Melbourne