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Date: 20 Apr 2026
Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU
Company: theroyalch
The 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.
Director Virtual Care
AO99
Full-time Ongoing
About the Role:
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Virtual Care to lead the strategic development, governance and delivery of virtual and digitally enabled models of care across the organisation. RCH has made significant investments in digital health capability, including the implementation and optimisation of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), expansion of virtual care services, development of data and analytics platforms, and now expansion of virtual care services from an RCH Foundation grant. The Direct will lead Virtual Care expansion associated with stage 1 of 2 of funding.
The Director of Virtual Care will join an experienced digital leadership team who together play a critical role in bridging the gap between clinicians and digital teams, ensuring that digital systems are designed and implemented in ways that support safe, effective and family-centred paediatric care.
Working in partnership with the Executive Director Digital Health and other senior clinical leaders, the Director Virtual Care will provide strategic clinical oversight and strong project management skills for virtual care initiatives across the organisation. The role will ensure that digital technologies align with clinical priorities, enhance patient safety, and support the transformation of care delivery through innovation, data-driven insights and emerging technologies such as remote monitoring, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.
Your skills and experience:
Current clinical registration with AHPRA for registered professions or eligibility for professional association membership for self-regulated professions.
Demonstrated experience (minimum 8 years) in a senior health service management or digital health leadership role.
Strong strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to align technology initiatives with clinical benefits.
Formal project management qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder health projects.
Ability to critically evaluate digital health technologies without needing to be a technical expert.
Familiarity with interoperability standards, data governance, and digital health infrastructure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across clinical, executive, and consumer audiences.
What we offer:
Professional development and special events
Culture of continuous improvement
Salay-Packaging benefits
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
Valid Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain.
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 Doug McCaskie, Executive Director Digital Health & Chief Allied Health Officer Email: [email protected]
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?
Applications close 5 May 2026
Date: 20 Apr 2026
Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU
Company: theroyalch
The 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.
Director Virtual Care
AO99
Full-time Ongoing
About the Role:
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Virtual Care to lead the strategic development, governance and delivery of virtual and digitally enabled models of care across the organisation. RCH has made significant investments in digital health capability, including the implementation and optimisation of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), expansion of virtual care services, development of data and analytics platforms, and now expansion of virtual care services from an RCH Foundation grant. The Direct will lead Virtual Care expansion associated with stage 1 of 2 of funding.
The Director of Virtual Care will join an experienced digital leadership team who together play a critical role in bridging the gap between clinicians and digital teams, ensuring that digital systems are designed and implemented in ways that support safe, effective and family-centred paediatric care.
Working in partnership with the Executive Director Digital Health and other senior clinical leaders, the Director Virtual Care will provide strategic clinical oversight and strong project management skills for virtual care initiatives across the organisation. The role will ensure that digital technologies align with clinical priorities, enhance patient safety, and support the transformation of care delivery through innovation, data-driven insights and emerging technologies such as remote monitoring, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.
Your skills and experience:
Current clinical registration with AHPRA for registered professions or eligibility for professional association membership for self-regulated professions.
Demonstrated experience (minimum 8 years) in a senior health service management or digital health leadership role.
Strong strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to align technology initiatives with clinical benefits.
Formal project management qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder health projects.
Ability to critically evaluate digital health technologies without needing to be a technical expert.
Familiarity with interoperability standards, data governance, and digital health infrastructure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across clinical, executive, and consumer audiences.
What we offer:
Professional development and special events
Culture of continuous improvement
Salay-Packaging benefits
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
Valid Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain.
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 Doug McCaskie, Executive Director Digital Health & Chief Allied Health Officer Email: [email protected]
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?
Applications close 5 May 2026
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
