Newborn Hearing Screener - St Albans

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| We welcome applicants with varied experiences as training is provided! | Newborn Hearing Screener - St Albans | Grade 2 | Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) at Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital - Sunshine (located in St Albans) |

| Part-Time Hours (25 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term (until April 12, 2027) | Shifts: Week 1 - Thursday, Week 2 - Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday |

About the Role:

An amazing, entry-level opportunity for a Newborn Hearing Screener (Grade 2). This role is a part time, fixed term position at 25 hours a fortnight, concluding on 12th April 2027. The successful candidate will be employed by The Royal Children's Hospital to conduct newborn hearing screening in the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) at Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital - Sunshine (located in St Albans).

Shifts

Week 1 - Thursday

Week 2 - Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

You will be responsible for conducting hearing screens on newborn babies 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 range from AO21 - AO25 Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) 2025-2027

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, or if you require more information, please 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 newborn babies 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 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

Staff immunisation drives

Special events

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Support for working mothers including two on-site 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:

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 Nav Kaur, Area Manager via phone: 0422 110 385.

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/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.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close: 12 October 2026.