The Hospital

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

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 .

Administration Officer- Paediatric Intensive Care

- Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
- Friendly and dynamic team
- Challenging and rewarding work setting

About The Role

This is a permanent part time position at 37 hours per fortnight within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.





You will be responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and nursing staff by performing the ward specific duties as directed by the NUM/ANUM. You will ensure maintenance of internal and external communication to support positive customer service.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 2 Year 1 - Grade 2 Year 5 ($69,438.72 - $76,764.48 FTE base salary per annum, plus superannuation).

What You'll Achieve

- Actively participate as part of a team to ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Be responsible for the accurate and timely entering of information into the hospital database, ensuring adherence to RCH procedures including checking.
- Complete timely patient check- in, admission, patient discharge and transfer processes for all patients.

Your Skills And Experience

- Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of established administrative processes
- Experience with IBA or EMR computer systems

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About The Department

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides intensive care services to critically unwell patients from 0-18yrs from across Australia.



RCH PICU is the designated statewide major trauma centre for paediatrics and collaborates with other health service providers within Victoria to provide specialised treatment for various services including liver transplant (Austin Health) and lung transplant (Alfred Health).

What We Offer

- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay.
- Parkville location and close to public transport.

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 For more information about this position please contact Aine Fitzsimons/Dawn Isaacs, Nurse Unit Manager/Deputy Nurse Unit Manager, Ph; 03 8341 6967 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/o

📌 PICU Administration Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne