Overview
Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $66,768 - $73,811
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13550
- Position located in East Melbourne & Fitzroy
- 20 hrs per fortnight
- Part-time ongoing
About the Role
This role is for a Newborn Hearing Screener/Administrative Assistant with the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program. The successful candidate will be employed for 20 hours per fortnight ongoing by The Royal Children's Hospital to conduct newborn hearing screening at maternity hospitals in East Melbourne and Fitzroy. Fortnightly rostered shifts are: Week 1-Mon, Sat & Sun 0800-1300. Week 2- Sat 0800-1300.
You will be responsible for performing hearing screens on newborn babies using electronic equipment in accordance with VIHSP protocols. The process includes obtaining parental consent and providing clear information about the screening process, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting of screening results, general administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, data entry, and maintaining screening equipment while ensuring supplies are adequately stocked.
Classification for this position with range from AO21 - AO25, Grade 2 Level 1 to Grade 2 Level 5 (FTE base salary $66,768.00 to $73,811.92 per annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging).
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.
- Newborn Hearing Screening experience
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 Emily Simkiss, Area Manager on 0481 055 334 (during business hours).
Applications close Friday 1 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
21 July 2025