AddressThe Hospital:
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
About the Role:
This is a Permanent Full Time role within the ICT department at The RCH. As the Team Lead Clinical Applications, you will be responsible for managing the development, implementation, and ongoing support of RCH's Clinical Applications (e.g., IBA, PACS, EMR) in alignment with the RCH Digital vision and strategies. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality and efficient Clinical Applications to contribute to exceptional patient care.
In this role you will be required to guide the Clinical Applications team in adhering to IT Service Management best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement for increased performance and effectiveness of Clinical Applications services at RCH.
What You'll Achieve:
- You will provide strategic direction and vision for the Clinical Applications team, aligning their efforts with the overall RCH Digital vision and strategies.
- You will oversee the development and implementation of project plans for new Clinical Applications or updates to existing ones, ensuring they meet the needs of the healthcare professionals and contribute to exceptional patient care.
- You will foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging innovation and creative problem-solving to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Clinical Applications services.
- You will inspire and motivate the Clinical Applications team, promoting a shared sense of purpose and commitment to delivering high-quality services.
- You will Identify areas for improvement in processes, workflows, and system configurations, and lead initiatives to optimise and streamline operations.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Substantial experience of managing stakeholders at different levels within an organisation with the ability to listen and understand, build trust, establish relationships, negotiate and influence outcomes
- Experience of working in Business Analysis and Service Management
- Knowledge and experience of a range of enterprise applications and integration with core business application services
- A good understanding of the technologies used in the health sector (EMR, medical machinery, patient booking systems, etc.)
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What we Offer:
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Parkville location and close to public transport
- Discounted on-site car parking
Other Requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- 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!
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 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 4 March 2024
