Medical Laboratory Technician - Andrology
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne – Parkville VIC
We invite you to join the RCH and help turn our vision 'a world where all kids thrive' into a reality!
About the role:
This is full-time, ongoing Medical Laboratory Technician role responsible for the receipting, ID Check, data entry and processing of specimens for Andrology Laboratory testing. The Medical Laboratory Technician also performs diagnostic andrology tests, equipment maintenance, data entry and administrative tasks as directed or required by senior staff.
Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 01 - Allied Health.
Depending on experience, this will range from BU1 (Grade 1, Year 1) to BU8 (Grade 1, Year 8), $61,****** to $77,****** per annum, plus superannuation.
What You'll Achieve:
You will be responsible for performing a range of laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of senior laboratory staff.
Routine diagnostic and clerical duties, including specimen reception and processing
Media preparation, specimen preparation and instrument and quality control testing
Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment
Participate in overall laboratory upkeep and preparation of stock reagents
Ensure that the performance of any duties is carried out according to the policies, procedures & technical methods as documented in the Laboratory Services Quality System
Ensure all duties are carried out in a team environment with respect for other members of the team
To be successful in this role you will have:
Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
Previous experience in working in a diagnostic pathology andrology laboratory
Knowledge of ISO***** and its application to medical testing
About the Department:
The Andrology department established in **** sits within the Division of Laboratory Services and provides a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic Andrology and Sperm banking, fertility preservation services to the Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital,



Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and external clinics and private doctors. The location for this role is at Royal Children's and Women's Andrology Unit and Sperm Bank, 321 Cardigan Street, Carlton Innovation Hub, Carlton.
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
Unlimited access 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:
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
For more information about this position please contact A/Prof Gulfam Ahmad, via phone: ********** OR email: ******




Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health.
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 chance 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.
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📌 Medical Laboratory Technician - Andrology (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne