Job Description
Clinical Assistant - Casual
Req ID:  8488
Posting Start Date:  28/09/2026
Advertisement End Date:  12/10/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Why Join RMH?

 

  • Casual position | Parkville location
  • Work life balance - variety of shift times, flexible hours.
  • Career progression opportunities.

 

About the Role

 

The role of the Clinical Assistant is to provide support services to clinical staff in the wards and departments of The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

 

As a Clinical Assistant you are a vital member of the multi-disciplinary health care team who strive to provide excellent care to patients and their families. Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation’s vision and The Melbourne Way.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Transportation services (patients, equipment, pathology, blood products, food, clinical records, stores, mortuary transfers)
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills utilising the “No Lift” policy, in accordance with hospital procedures
  • Provide assistance with patient hygiene and other patient related services
  • Cleaning of bed space and relevant patient equipment (including procedural chairs in day areas) and entry into Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM) system
  • Removal and disposal of rubbish & recyclables, linen, general waste
  • Perform emergency response functions, attending and assisting in emergency codes as per organisational policy and procedures

 

About You

 

  • Completion of Certificate 3 Health Service Assistant & additional 6 months experience.
  • Availability to work full range of shifts including weekends, morning, evening and night shifts.
  • Willingness to contribute to quality patient care.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated ability to safely transfer patients using motorised equipment
  • Ability to work as a respectful team member in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Initiative in prioritising workload
  • Ability to accept direction and seek feedback, be reliable, self-motivated & have a friendly nature

 

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an acute health setting
  • Medical terminology

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

 

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging
    Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation
    Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

 

 

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Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

 

 Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
Name and Contact:  Jig Prajapati 0439 485 862
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.