The Royal Children's Hospital
Dandenong, Casey & Upper Ferntree Gully location Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging Ongoing training and development opportunities
About the Role: This role is for a casual Newborn Hearing Screener with the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP).
The successful candidate will be employed as required by The Royal Children's Hospital to conduct newborn hearing screening at Upper Ferntree Gully, Dandenong and Casey.
You will be responsible for conducting hearing screens on newborns 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.
Classification for this position will be AO21 Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********** 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.
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department
The Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) is dedicated to early detection of hearing loss in newborns 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 - Increase your take home pay
Employee Assistance Program
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,we encourage you to apply promptly
For more information about this position please contact Kristina Moerth, Area Manager, ******** *** (during business hours) Monday to Friday.