Overview
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) seeks a part-time Grade 1/Grade 2 Child Life Therapist to join the Child Life Therapy department. Potential occasional evenings and weekend shift work may be available. The role involves providing comprehensive Child Life Therapy services to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health staff to deliver innovative, evidence-based, child- and family-centered care.
About The Role
You will provide a comprehensive Child Life Therapy service to patients of RCH. You will work with children and families across a range of clinical areas and contribute to a multidisciplinary team. The role is suitable for someone with an education background and/or Allied Health discipline with a strong focus on child development. Classification ranges from Grade 1 Year 2 to Grade 2 Year 4 PT61–PT70 (base salary $74,173 – $103,725 per annum, plus superannuation).
What You’ll Achieve
- Provide a Child Life Therapy service as required to support children and families
- Prioritise and coordinate service delivery to maximise Child Life Therapy service availability
- Support children through medical interventions and assist them to cope with illness and hospitalisation through evidence-based play and developmentally appropriate approaches
- Build and maintain effective relationships with patients, families and other clinicians
- Develop individualised procedural support plans in partnership with children, families and treating teams to enhance coping and procedural compliance
Your Skills And Experience
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other relevant Allied Health field
- Current VIT/AHPRA/Qualified Association registration
- Eligibility for Membership in Victoria with the appropriate Professional Body
- Minimum of 2 years continuous and relevant work experience in a relevant discipline
- Thorough understanding of childhood development (ages 0–18 years)
Application Process
To apply, please submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the position description. Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly.
Why Work at the RCH?
RCH offers a supportive, high-engagement workplace with world-class facilities, located near Royal Park with easy access to central Melbourne. Benefits include discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and a renowned health and wellbeing program. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all LGBTQI community members and people with disability.
Vaccination requirements: annual influenza vaccination for Category A and B roles (subject to medical exceptions), and compliance with any other vaccine or immunity directions as directed by the Hospital. Background checks including references are required.
Other Requirements
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
- Compliance with RCH Staff Immunisation procedures
Application Details
Applications close on 16 October 2025. For more information, contact Beth Dun, Manager Child Life Therapy, at or.
Job Location and Type
Location: Parkville, Melbourne region. Employment type: Full-time (with potential part-time flexibility and occasional shifts).
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📌 Child Life Therapist
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne